Microbiology
A gram-negative rod, B. zoohelcum, Bergeyella cardium, and B. porcorum (pigs).
Epidemiologic Risks
Found in the upper respiratory tract of dogs, cats, and other mammals.
B. zoohelcum. Dawg bites (PubMed). From old yella' comes Berge yella.
There is a case of bacteremia after pet therapy kisses (Pubmed) and another after eating a dish made of goats blood.
And cat bites.
Present in 90% of dawg mouths but hard to grow in the lab.
Bergeyella cardium: maybe human mouth?
Syndromes
Wound infections, occasionally disseminated disease and the odd case report (PubMed).
Bergeyella cardium: Endocarditis (PubMed).
Treatment
Penicillins, quinolones, macrolides, tetracyclines.
Notes
Last update: 01/25/20