Bacteroides fragilis

Bacteroides fragilis Overview

Bacteroides fragilis is a common anaerobic pathogen isolated from chronic and deep wound infections, contributing to abscess formation and tissue destruction. It produces virulence factors that enhance immune evasion and complicate wound healing. Identification of B. fragilis is essential for guiding anaerobic-targeted therapy in wound care (Brook 2008).

References

Brook I. (2008). Microbiology and management of soft tissue and muscle infections. International journal of surgery (London, England), 6(4), 328–338.

Products used to detect Bacteroides fragilis

Women’s Health PCR Panel – Large

The women’s health large PCR panel is designed for multiplex in vitro assessment of 37 common vaginal microbiota and resistance markers, using real-time PCR.

Wound PCR Panel – Large

The wound large PCR panel is designed for multiplex in-vitro assessment of 30 microbiota associated with wounds or tissue damage, using real-time PCR.