Microbiology
Anaerobic gram-positive cocci. G. asaccharolytic, G. bergeri, G. cuniculi, G. haemolysans, G. morbillorum, G. palaticanis, G. parahaemolysans, G. sanguinis, and G. taiwanensis
Epidemiologic Risks
Past of mouth, gi tract.
Syndromes
The occasional endocarditis (PubMed), odd infection, and stray bacteremia.
Treatment
Tetracycline, penicillin, metronidazole should all be effective (PubMed).
Notes
Curious Cases
Relevant links to my Medscape blog
Last update: 05/05/18