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Fusobacterium nucleatum
This is a type of gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium that does not produce spores. It can be found in the normal oral, upper respiratory, genital, and gastrointestinal areas of the body, and it is associated with infections in the mouth, lungs, and brain. In cases of acute necrotizing gingivitis, it is frequently found alongside spirochetes, specifically…
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Fusarium oxysporum
This type of fungus belongs to the category of imperfect fungi. It is commonly linked to mycotic keratitis, a condition that can lead to severe damage to the eye. Additionally, this fungus is known to be a cause of banana wilt.
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Fluidextract
A liquid formulation of a plant-based medication, created through percolation, which includes alcohol as either a solvent or a preservative, or both. Its concentration is such that every milliliter contains the essence of 1 gram of the specified medicinal plant it represents.
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Eubacterium limosum
This non-spore-forming, gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium, with a rod-shaped structure, has the capability to synthesize vitamin B12. It has been discovered in the feces of both humans and other animals, as well as in cases of human infections, and it can also be found in mud.
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Eubacterium lentum
This bacterium is non-spore-forming, gram-positive, and anaerobic in nature. It has a rod-shaped structure and is commonly encountered as a saprophyte in both soil and water environments. Furthermore, it naturally resides on the skin and within the cavities of humans and other mammals, with occasional instances where it can lead to infections in soft tissues.…
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Entobacter cloacae
A type of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in feces, soil, and water, and less frequently in urine, pus, and pathological materials.
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Enterococcus faecalis
A gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacterium that normally resides in the human intestinal tract; it is known to cause urinary tract infections, infective endocarditis, and often fatal bacteremia. It is also known as Streptococcus faecalis.
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Debaryomyces hansenii
A type of fungus that converts sugars into oxalic acid.
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Clostridium paraputrificum
A species of bacteria that is obligate anaerobic or microaerophilic, gram-positive, spore-forming, and rod-shaped, typically found in soil and feces.
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Cladosporium werneckii
A type of primarily saprophytic dematiaceous imperfect fungi known for causing tinea nigra. Due to its high variability, some experts believe that multiple species are involved.
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