Microbiology
Anaerobic gram-negative rods including P. asaccharolytica, P. endodontalis, P. gingivalis.
Epidemiologic Risks
Part of the human mouth and animal mouth.
Syndromes
Where the spit goes, so goes the porphymonas; it can be part of human bite wounds, head and neck infections and lung abscess, and the occasional brain abscess.
Treatment
Metronidazole OR carbapenems OR clindamycin OR penicillin/beta-lactamase inhibitors.
Notes
Last update: 05/05/18