Bacteroides dorei

Bacteroides dorei is a rod-shaped bacteria which offers an interesting mix of positive and negative health implications.

Taxonomic Level: Species

Family: Bacteroidaceae

Properties: Gram-negative, Anaerobic, Nonsporulating

Additional Information: Like many other gut microbes, Bacteroides dorei has an interesting mix of positive and negative health implications. High levels of B. dorei and a related microbe B. vulgatus have been shown to be associated with inflammation in several gut diseases such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel disease, and celiac disease. Contrastingly, an increased abundance of B. dorei has also been implicated in a future immunity for T1D.

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