Bacteroides
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- noun
- /bækˈtɪəˌriːdz/
- Specialized
- Additionally, Bacteroides fragilis has been reported as the most common organism in patients with lateral sinus thrombosis secondary to cholesteatoma.
- Bacteroides fragilis
Examples
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An RDA analysis at the species level revealed that OTU7 (Bacteroides spec.) correlated with levels of hyperactivity and impulsivity (Fig 4).
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We found Neisseria and Bacteroides species as possible ADHD-associated biomarkers.
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We suggest that the genus Neisseria and elevated levels of Bacteroides spec. are associated with juvenile ADHD.
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The LEfSe analysis revealed two Bacteroides species (OTU7 and OTU577) as potential biomarkers for the ADHD group.
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Although our method did not allow the determination of the particular species within Neisseria and Bacteroides, there are well-known pathogens in these genera that might be involved in ADHD pathogenesis.
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With regard to receptor blockade, it has been shown that treating mouse peritoneum with glycocalyx polysaccharides will prevent Bacteroides fragilis from forming a biofilm.
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Streptococci or staphylococci in combination with anaerobic oral flora such as Peptostreptococcus or Bacteroides species are the most prevalent pathogens in necrotizing fasciitis.
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The bacteria Bacteroides are important components of the intestinal microbiome that help in digestion.
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Research indicates that certain Bacteroides species can influence the immune response in the gut.
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Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron is often studied for its role in human gut health and disease prevention.
Synonyms
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A group of bacteria that live in the human and animal gut and help the body break down food
Compounds
- Specialized
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A group of bacteria that live in the human and animal gut and help the body break down food
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bacteroides comes from the Greek parts bakterion 'rod' and -oides 'like'. So Bacteroides means 'rod-like', which fits these stick-shaped bacteria found in the gut and shows its link to the common word bacteria.