Bacteroides genus Bacteroides fragilis group(BFG) C20 species Type species: B. fragilis G", obligate anaerobic(? ), motile or non-motile rods One of the most abundant bacteria in gut flora and feces The most important and most commonly found anaerobes in human infections associated with mortalityBacteroides genus 4 • = Bacteroides fragilis group (BFG) • ~20 species • Type species: B. fragilis • G-, obligate anaerobic (?), motile or non-motile rods • One of the most abundant bacteria in gut flora and feces • The most important and most commonly found anaerobes in human infections, associated with mortality