Campylobacter ureolyticus (syn. Bacteroides ureolyticus) is a species in the bacterial genus Campylobacter of Gram-negative, obligately anaerobic bacteria. Bacteroides species are non-endospore-forming bacilli, and may be either motile or non-motile, depending on the species.
Bacteroides are normally mutualistic, a substantial portion of the mammalian gastrointestinal flora, and they process complex molecules into simpler ones. As many as 1010-1011 cells per gram of human feces have been reported. They can use simple sugars when available; however, the main sources of energy for Bacteroides species in the gut are complex host-derived and plant glycans.
Pathophysiology Campylobacter ureolyticus has been isolated from pregnant women with symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.
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