The B. fragilis group is the most commonly isolated Bacteroidaceae in anaerobic infections, especially those that originate from the gastrointestinal microbiota. B. fragilis is the most prevalent organism in the B. fragilis group, accounting for 41% to 78% of the isolates of the group.

2023年5月23日 · Identify the etiology of Bacteroides fragilis infections and emergencies. Review the appropriate evaluation of Bacteroides fragilis infections. Describe the management options available for Bacteroides fragilis infections.

B. fragilis is an extremely rare cause of pericarditis, mycotic aneurysm, and vascular graft infection. All three clinical situations are associated with a high mortality, and no specific data on antimicrobial efficacy is available (65,99,101). This author suggests choosing the most potent antimicrobial that is bactericidal (such as ...

2023年1月11日 · Of all species, B. fragilis causes most human Bacteroides infections. Other commonly encountered members of the B. fragilis group [BFG] include Bacteroides, Parabacteroides and Phocaeicola species: speciation has been aided by …

B. fragilis causes peritonitis following bowel injury and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It is also implicated in abdominal infections, brain abscesses, and empyema (pyothorax or purulent pleuritis).

2024年7月28日 · Bacteroides fragilis is a Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium that thrives in the human gastrointestinal tract. Its rod-shaped structure and non-spore-forming nature distinguish it from other gut flora.

The Bacteroides fragilis (B. fragilis) produce biofilm for colonisation in the intestinal tract can cause a series of inflammatory reactions due to B. fragilis toxin (BFT) which can lead to chronic intestinal inflammation and tissue injury and play a crucial role leading to colorectal cancer (CRC).

2024年6月19日 · Bacteroides fragilis is a prominent member of the human gut microbiota, playing crucial roles in maintaining gut homeostasis and host health. Although it primarily functions as a beneficial commensal, B. fragilis can become pathogenic. To determine ...

2023年3月6日 · Bacteroides fragilis infection is a polymicrobial or mixed type infection. The patients having intra-abdominal infections are at high risk to have B. fragilis infection. Diabetic patients are also susceptible to infections caused by B. fragilis. Diagnosis. Bacteroides fragilis can grow on 20% bile salt concentration which is a distinguish ...

2018年4月20日 · Bacteroides fragilis: Gram-negative bacillus bacterium species, and an obligate anaerobe of the gut. B. fragilis group is the most commonly isolated Bacteroidaceae in anaerobic infections (especially those that originate from the gastrointestinal flora).