NCIt definition : A species of Gram positive, cocci shaped, lactic acid bacteria assigned to the phylum
Firmicutes. This species is nonmotile, catalase negative and produces lactic acid
from lactose fermentation. L cremoris is a member of the commensal flora of bovine
skin, is used in the manufacturing of cheese and buttermilk and is an opportunistic
pathogen in immunocompromised patients.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to Lactococcus lactis subspecies
cremoris.;