Peptoniphilus coxii
Peptoniphilus coxii
Peptoniphilus coxii (pronunciation: pep-toe-ni-phil-us cox-ii) is a species of bacteria that belongs to the Peptoniphilus genus.
Etymology
The name Peptoniphilus coxii is derived from the Greek words 'pepton', meaning 'digested', 'philus', meaning 'loving', and 'coxii', named after the scientist who first isolated the bacteria.
Description
Peptoniphilus coxii is a Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium. It is non-motile and non-spore-forming. The bacterium is known to be part of the normal human microbiota, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract and female reproductive system.
Pathogenicity
While Peptoniphilus coxii is typically harmless, it can cause infections in immunocompromised individuals. It has been associated with bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometritis.
Treatment
Treatment for Peptoniphilus coxii infections typically involves the use of antibiotics. The bacterium is generally susceptible to metronidazole, clindamycin, and penicillin.
Related Terms
- Bacteria
- Peptoniphilus
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Anaerobic bacteria
- Human microbiota
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Female reproductive system
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Endometritis
- Antibiotics
- Metronidazole
- Clindamycin
- Penicillin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Peptoniphilus coxii
- Wikipedia's article - Peptoniphilus coxii
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