Table 2.
Actinomyces and related taxa not-yet characterized as established pathogens in humans according to Bartlett et al. [4].
| Species | Year of description [reference] | Isolation site(s) (no. of strainsa) | Pathogen status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. radicidentis | 2000 [8] | Infected root canals (2) | Putative |
| Pauljensenia hongkongensis | 2003 [82] | Pus/pelvic actinomycosis (1) | Putative |
| Bowdeniella nasicola | 2003 [88] | Pus from nose (1) | Not determined |
| A. oricola | 2003 [85] | Dental abscess (1) | Putative |
| A. dentalis | 2005 [84] | Dental abscess (1) | Putative |
| A. johnsonii | 2009 [83] | Subgingival plaque (2) | Putative |
| A. massiliensis | 2009 [86] | Blood (1) | Putative |
| A. timonensis | 2010 [87] | Osteoarticular sample (1) | Putative |
| Gleimia hominis | 2010 [81] | Wound swab (1) | Putative |
athe number of strains included in the description.