Fusobacterium nucleatum was notably abundant in OSCC tissues and actively participated in the conversion of L-glutamate to butyrate, a metabolite known to foster cancer cell proliferation.

The study uncovers how Fusobacterium nucleatum, a bacterium frequently found in the oral cavity, interacts with host cells, promoting tumor growth and progression through distinct metabolic pathways.

Among the 72 incident Fusobacterium bacteremias, 35 (49%) were community-acquired, 23 (32%) were healthcare-associated community onset, and 14 (19%) were hospital-acquired. F. nucleatum was ...