Microbiology
A gram negative rod, B. zoohelcum.
Epidemiologic Risks
Dawg bites (PubMed). From old yella' comes Berge yella.
And cat bites.
Present in 90% of dawg mouths but hard to grow in the lab.
Syndromes
Wound infections, occasionally disseminated disease and the odd case report.
Treatment
Penicillin, quinolones, macrolides, tetracyclines and linezolid.
Notes
Last update: 05/05/18