Bacteroides
Description
Bacteroides are a genus of obligate anaerobic, non spore-forming Detrimental Bacteria that contain gram-negative rods.
Bacteroides comprise a major portion of the human normal Bacteria, predominating in the Intestines. These organisms are, like other anaerobes, generally opportunistic and can cause a variety of infections throughout the body. The most common infections include pleuropulmonary, intraabdominal and infections of the female urogenital tract. Bacteroides make up about one-third of the total anaerobic isolates obtained from various infections.
Conventional Medical Treatment of Bacteroides Infection
Prescribed Medications
Clindamycin is used for the treatment of severe Bacteroides infections.
Metronidazole counteracts Bacteroides infections.
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