Infectious Disease Compendium

Parvimonas

Microbiology

Gram-postive cocci. Anaerobe. Parvimonas micra.

Epidemiologic Risks

Oral flora. Often in the blood after flossing and brushing.

Syndromes

A hodgepodge of case reports of invasive disease.

Treatment

Beta lactams are mostly used (PubMed) with occasional metronidazole resistance.

Notes

They are "responsible for the fermentation of cabbage, making it sauerkraut. In this process, the sugars in fresh cabbage are fermented to lactic acid, which gives sauerkraut a sour flavour and good keeping qualities. Pediococcus bacteria are usually considered contaminants of beer and wine, although their presence is sometimes desired in beer styles such as lambic and Berliner Weisse. Certain Pediococcus isolates produce diacetyl which gives a buttery or butterscotch aroma to some wines (such as Chardonnay) and a few styles of beer. Pediococcus species are often used in silage inoculants. Pediococci are used as probiotics, and are commonly added as beneficial microbes in the creation of sausages, cheeses and yogurts (Wikipedia)."

Are used in probiotics.

Curious Cases

Relevant links to my Medscape blog

Anaerobic Odd Bugs

Last Update: 06/04/18.