Microbiology
Gram-positive coccus. There are a couple of dozen spp.
Epidemiologic Risks
Found in the human mouth and skin(Review).
Syndromes
A hodgepodge of reports for Kocuria kristinae: "17 cases of central venous catheter-related bacteremia, four infective endocarditis, three acute peritonitis, one abdominal abscess, umbilical sepsis, acute cholecystitis and urinary tract infection" and others depending on spp (Pubmed).
Treatment
Little data to guide, often sensitive, occasionally resistant.
Notes
Last update: 11/16/18