NCIt synonyms : CDC Group HB-3; Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans;
NCIt definition : A genus of anaerobic, Gram negative, rod shaped bacterium assigned to the phylum Proteobacteria.
This bacteria is nonmotile, secretes leukotoxin, is catalase positive and ferments
mannitol and xylose. A. actinomycetemcomitans is typically found as part of the oral
flora and is a common cause of periodontitis.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.;