NCIt definition : A species of obligately anaerobic, Gram-negative, rod shaped bacteria assigned to
the phylum Bacteroidetes. This species is nonmotlie, non-spore forming, indole positive,
produces major amounts of propionic acid, liquefies gelatin, hydrolyzes starch, but
not esculin, and does not reduce nitrate. P. catoniae has been isolated from the gingiva
of healthy individuals as well as from those with gingivitis or periodontal disease.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Porphyromonas catoniae.;