Peptostreptococcus stomatis

Peptostreptococcus stomatis
Scientific classification
Domain: Bacteria
Kingdom: Bacillati
Phylum: Bacillota
Class: Clostridia
Order: Peptostreptococcales
Family: Peptostreptococcaceae
Genus: Peptostreptococcus
Species:
P. stomatis
Binomial name
Peptostreptococcus stomatis
Downes and Wade 2006

Peptostreptococcus stomatis is a bacterium from the family Peptostreptococcaceae. It is a commensal bacterium and was first isolated from the human oral cavity in 2006, however it can also invade other areas of the body and cause infection, particularly in those with weakened immune systems.