Veillonella parvula | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Bacteria |
Division: | Firmicutes |
Class: | Clostridia |
Order: | Clostridiales |
Family: | Veillonellaceae |
Genus: | Veillonella |
Species: | V. parvula |
Binomial name | |
Veillonella parvula |
Veillonella parvula is a bacterium in the genus Veillonella. It is a normal part of the oral flora but can be associated with diseases such as periodontitis and dental caries as well as various systemic infections. It has also been isolated from women with bacterial vaginosis.
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