Anaerococcus

Background

Microbiology

• Genus of Gram-positive anaerobic cocci
  • Usually in pairs, tetrads, short chains, or clumps
• Species include:
  • Anaerococcus prevotii
  • Anaerococcus tetradius
  • Anaerococcus lactolyticus
  • Anaerococcus hydrogenalis
  • Anaerococcus vaginalis
  • Anaerococcus murdochii
  • Anaerococcus octavius
  • Anaerococcus senegalensis

Management

• Anaerococcus prevotii is generally susceptible to penicillins, but may be resistant to tetracyclines, erytheomycin, and clindamycin