Microbiology
G. bronchialis, G. rubropertincta, G. terrae, G. sputi have been reported in a hodgepodge of human disease. There are a large number of species (PubMed). It grows slow.
Aerobic actinomycetes gram-positive. Partially acid-fast.
Epidemiologic Risks
Soil.
Syndromes
The occasional endocarditis, catheter infection, stray pneumonia, and soft tissue infection.
Treatment
? ampicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, ceftriaxone, and, vancomycin. Test it. Often resistant to TMP/Sulfa and doxycycline.
Notes
Curious Cases
Relevant links to my Medscape blog
Last update: 05/05/18