Infectious Disease Compendium

Globicatella

Microbiology

Globicatella sanguinis and G. sulfidifaciens. A gram-positive cocci in chains, small, α-hemolytic colonies cocci in chains. Might be misidentified as a viridans streptococcus.

Epidemiologic Risks

Part of the GI tract.

Syndromes

A hodgepodge of infections: bacteremia, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and meningitis.

Treatment

Vancomycin and penicillin are good choices (PubMed).

Often with increased mic to 3rd generation cephalosporins and meropenem.

Notes

Last update: 05/05/18