First case report of bacteremia caused by Bilophila wadsworthia in China, and literature review | BMC Infectious Diseases
Bilophila wadsworthia, a unique Gram-negative anaerobic bacillus [10], exhibits several pathogenic mechanisms that contribute to its ability to cause infections, including its adaptation to anaerobic environments, which facilitates survival and pathogenicity. The production of H₂S may assist in immune evasion and tissue damage, while enhanced growth in the presence of bile and pyruvate supports its … Read more