Microbiology
Gram-positive rods.
Epidemiologic Risks
"Brevibacterium linens is ubiquitously present on the human skin, where it causes foot odor. The familiar odor is due to sulphur containing compounds known as S-methyl thioesters. The same bacterium is also employed to ferment several cheeses such as Munster, Limburger, Port-du-Salut, Raclette, Livarot, Pont l'Eveque, and Năsal. Its aroma also attracts mosquitoes."
Mostly found in soil.
Syndromes
A hodgepodge of infections, often in poor hosts (PubMed). Mostly bacteremias with lines.
Treatment
Vancomycin.
Curious Cases
Relevant links to my Medscape blog
Last update: 3/30/18.