Species associated with infection - D. nodosus (previously Bacteroides nodosus)

Reported infections - pilonidal cyst, rectal fistula, wound infection

Reported susceptibilities and treatments - please email me if you know of such data pertaining to isolates from humans

Taxonomic notes - isolates reported from humans may be other than D. nodosus which is the cause of ovine footrot

References - Liu, D., Yong, W.K. (1997). Improved laboratory diagnosis of ovine footrot: an update. Vet. J. 153, 99-105.

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