Propionibacterium avidum

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A species of anaerobic, Gram-positive, rod shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum Actinobacteria. This species is non-spore forming, catalase positive, indole negative, hydrolyzes esculin, gelatin, and casein, but not starch, and does not reduce nitrate. P. avidum was isolated from intertriginous skin areas, especially the axilla, and is associated with chronically infected sinuses, ulcers, and abscesses.

**Synonyms:** - PROPIONIBACTERIUM AVIDUM - PROPIONIBACTERIUM AVIDUM