Microbiology
Gram-negative rod. L. koalarum. In the family Pasteurellaceae.
Epidemiologic Risks
Koala mouths and feces.
Syndromes
Wound infection after Koala bite (PubMed).
Treatment
Amoxicillin/clavulante OR third-generation cephalosporins OR quinolone.
It can be penicillin-resistant and often needs debridement.
Notes
Last Update: 12/29/18.