Microbiology
A gram-positive coccus, used to be peptostreptococcus.
Epidemiologic Risks
Part of the gi tract.
One of the anaerobes to cause a monomicrobial infection.
Syndromes
Mostly pneumonia and empyema. A hodgepodge of other infections reported.
Treatment
Often beta-lactam and clindamycin resistance.
Notes
Curious Cases
Relevant links to my Medscape blog
Last update: 05/05/18