Question

Why was nomenclature changed to aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans?

Answer 1

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans(previously Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans) is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobe, non-motile bacterium that is often found in association with localized aggressive periodontitis, a severe infection of the periodontium. It is also suspected to be involved in chronic periodontitis.