Rank: Genus

Lineage: Bacteria;Actinobacteria;Coriobacteriia;Eggerthellales;Eggerthellaceae;Eggerthella

Description: Eggerthella is a bacterial genus of Actinobacteria, in the family Coriobacteriaceae. Members of this genus are anaerobic, non-sporulating, non-motile, Gram-positive bacilli that grow singly, as pairs, or in short chains. They are found in the human colon and feces and have been implicated as a cause of ulcerative colitis, liver and anal abscesses and systemic bacteremia. More >> Less >>

Reference Material:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggerthella