NCIt definition : A species of anaerobic, Gram negative, diplococci shaped bacteria assigned to the
phylum Firmicutes. This bacteria is non motile, catalase and oxidase negative, does
not reduce nitrate and does not ferment glucose. The pathogenicity of A. fermentans
is unclear although it has been isolated from cervical vaginal swabs.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Acidaminococcus
fermentans.;