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. 1986 Mar;51(3):972–974. doi: 10.1128/iai.51.3.972-974.1986

Serological characterization of black-pigmented Bacteroides endodontalis.

A J van Winkelhoff, N Kippuw, J de Graaff
PMCID: PMC260998  PMID: 3949388

Abstract

Serological studies on the black-pigmented Bacteroides species B. endodontalis revealed three serotypes based on capsular determinants. A common antigen (O-antigen) could be demonstrated after decapsulation. Weak cross-reactivity was found with B. asaccharolyticus, but not with B. gingivalis. Similarity between the serology of Enterobacteriaceae and black-pigmented Bacteroides spp. is discussed.

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