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Microbiology General 3888ab11

Which of the following statement about Bacteroides is TRUE?

A
It is strictly aerobic
B
It can cause peritonitis
C
It is a gram positive bacilli
D
Presence in stool culture indicates need for treatment
High-Yield Explanation
Bacteroides are commonly responsible for abdominal infections such as subphrenic abscess, hepatic abscess, peritonitis, appendicitis and brain abscess. Ref: Sherris Medical Microbiology By Kenneth J. Ryan, 5th Edition, Chapter 29

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