Capnocytophaga ochracea

Capnocytophaga ochracea

A gram-negative, microaerophilic, CO2-requiring gliding bacillus, which is found in normal human microflora and an opportunistic pathogen. 
Clinical findings
C ochracea causes sepsis in immunocompromised patients and less severe infections—e.g., endometritis, endocarditis, peritonitis and septic arthritis—in the immunocompetent; sepsis in an immunocompetent patient is a case report rarity.