Fusobacterium gonidiaformans

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A species of anaerobic, Gram negative, rod shaped bacterium in the phylum Fusobacteria. This species is non-sporulating, has a slender shape with tapered ends and exhibits pleomorphic irregular staining. F. gonidiaformans is most commonly isolated from urogenital and intestinal tracts in humans and is pathogenic, most commonly linked to peritonsillar infection and bacteremia.

**Synonyms:** - FUSOBACTERIUM GONIDIAFORMANS