Blautia
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MCA-BAC-000039
TaxID: 572511
| Rank: genus
Biology & Ecology
Biology
Gram Statusgram-positive
Oxygen Toleranceobligate anaerobe
Morphologycoccus
Key Traits
- butyrate-producing
- short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) producer
Ecology
Primary Nichesgut
Reservoirhuman
Clinical Profile
Pathobiont
yes
no
context dependent
unknown
Clinical Rolesprotective commensal
Typical Specimenstool
Clinical Associations:
No specific clinical associations documented.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-02
Evidence Timeline
Related Taxa
Shared Niche = same body site
Shared Risk = same vulnerable population
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