Which of the following are non-spore forming anaerobic bacteria that asume major significance in disease processes________________?

Correct answer: E. All of the above

  • A. Bacteroides fragilis
  • B. Fusobacterium nucleatum
  • C. Peptostreptococcus anaerobius
  • D. Actinomyces Israeli
  • E. All of the above

Explanation

Bacteroides fragilis, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius and Actinomyces israelii are non-spore-forming anaerobic organisms associated with clinically important infections. Hence all the listed organisms fit.

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