Leuconostoc mesenteroides [Leuconostoc mesenteroides]

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Definition

A species of Leuconostoc that occurs on fruits and vegetables and in their fermented products, as well as FERMENTED DAIRY PRODUCTS. It produces LACTIC ACID and BACTERIOCINS and is used as a PROBIOTIC; however, it has also caused infections in immunocompromised patients.

DUI
D000070007 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000608936
Previous indexing
Leuconostoc (1963-2016)
History note
2017
Public note
2017

B Organisms
B03 Bacteria 2 110
B03.353 Firmicutes 16
B03.353.750 Lactobacillales 19
B03.353.750.475 Leuconostocaceae 1
B03.353.750.475.450 Leuconostoc 8
B03.353.750.475.450.500 Leuconostoc mesenteroides 1
B03.510.550 Lactobacillales 19
B03.510.550.475 Leuconostocaceae 1
B03.510.550.475.450 Leuconostoc 8
B03.510.550.475.450.500 Leuconostoc mesenteroides 1