Eubacterium alactolyticum

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A genus of aerobic, Gram-positive, rod shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Firmicutes. This species is nonmotile, non-spore forming, indole negative, reduces neutral red, but not nitrate, does not produce hydrogen sulfide, and does not hydrolyze hippurate, esculin, or starch. E. alactolyticum, also known as Pseudoramibacter alactolyticus, has been isolated from dental calculus and gingival crevices in individuals with periodontal disease.

**Synonyms:** - EUBACTERIUM ALACTOLYTICUM - Pseudoramibacter alactolyticus