- Pathogen:
- Prevotella spp.
- Precautions:
- Standard
- Diagnosis:
- Differentiated from other pathogenic, anaerobic, non-spore-forming bacteria based on: Morphology, Colonial appearance, ASTFatty acid production.
- Pathogen Information:
- Gram-negative, non-spore-forming bacilli. Currently includes about 50 species.
- Epidemiology:
- Members of the oral flora of animals.
- Associated Syndromes:
- Oral infections, Bite wound infections, Interdigital dermatitis.
- Additional Information:
- Resource: McVey, D. S., et al. Veterinary Microbiology. Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.