The research progress of Bacteroides fragilis

Abstract:

Bacteroides fragilis is one of the symbiotic anaerobes within the mammalian gastrointestinal tract and is also an opportunistic pathogen which often isolated from clinical specimens. To provide reference for probiotic candidates screening, this article reviewed the pathogenicity and probiotic properties of Bacteroides fragilis, especially focused on the potential effects of Bacteroides fragilis as probiotics on prevention and treatment of diabetes and immune disease.