Prevotella intermedia

**Definition:** A species of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria originally classified within the BACTEROIDES genus. This bacterium is a common commensal in the gingival crevice and is often isolated from cases of gingivitis and other purulent lesions related to the mouth.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.080.094.640.375 - B03.440.425.410.194.640.375

**Synonyms:** - Bacteroides intermedius