Microbiology
A gram-positive anaerobic coccus. Includes P. anaerobius, P. asaccharolyticus, P. magnus (now Finegoldia magnus), P. micros and more.
Epidemiologic Risks
Part of the human GI and GU tract.
Syndromes
Both mixed infections and occasionally focal infections including arthritis (native and artificial), osteomyelitis and a hodgepodge of others.
Treatment
Penicillin OR doxycycline OR imipenem OR metronidazole.
Notes
Do not use vancomycin.
Curious Cases
Relevant links to my Medscape blog
Last Update: 04/23/18.