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Genus: | Coprococcus Holdeman and Moore 1974
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Coprococcus is a genus of anaerobic cocci which are part of the human faecal microbiota.[1] Despite the depletion of Coprococcus was found in colon cancer, there is no evidence for its protective role against colon cancer .[2]
Three species have been described:[3]
C. comes may seem to play a role in cases of resistance against blood pressure medicine.[4]
'kopros' - excrement, faeces; 'kokkos' - berry; 'Coprococcus' - faecal coccus