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* Varies by species[[CiteRef::luna2007su]] |
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* Varies by species<ref>Luna VA, King DS, Gulledge J, Cannons AC, Amuso PT, Cattani J. Susceptibility of Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus pseudomycoides and Bacillus thuringiensis to 24 antimicrobials using Sensititre automated microbroth dilution and Etest agar gradient diffusion methods. ''J Antimicrob Chemother''. 2007 Sep;60(3):555-67. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkm213 10.1093/jac/dkm213]. Epub 2007 Jun 22. PMID: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17586563/ 17586563].</ref> |
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* Often resistant to [[penicillins]] |
* Often resistant to [[penicillins]] |
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* Usually susceptible to [[vancomycin]], [[fluoroquinolones]] ([[ciprofloxacin]], [[levofloxacin]], [[moxifloxacin]]), [[clindamycin]], [[tetracycline]] |
* Usually susceptible to [[vancomycin]], [[fluoroquinolones]] ([[ciprofloxacin]], [[levofloxacin]], [[moxifloxacin]]), [[clindamycin]], [[tetracycline]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:16, 19 September 2024
Background
Microbiology
- Genus of non-branching, catalase positive Gram-positive bacilli
- Often over-decolorized
Identification
| Organism | Width >1 Ξm | Wide Zone Lecithinase | Spores Swell Sporangium | VP Test | Ferments Mannitol | Ferments Xylose | Anaerobic Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacillus anthracis | + | + | â | + | â | â | + |
| Bacillus cereus | + | + | â | + | â | â | + |
| Bacillus subtilis | â | â | â | + | + | + | â |
| Paenibacillus | â | â | + | Âą | Âą | Âą | + |
Clinical Presentation
| Species | Disease |
|---|---|
| Bacillus anthracis | anthrax |
| Bacillus cereus | food poisoning, central line infections |
Management
- Varies by species1
- Often resistant to penicillins
- Usually susceptible to vancomycin, fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin), clindamycin, tetracycline
- Variable susceptibility to clindamycin, co-trimoxazole
References
- ^ V. A. Luna, D. S. King, J. Gulledge, A. C. Cannons, P. T. Amuso, J. Cattani. Susceptibility of Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus mycoides, Bacillus pseudomycoides and Bacillus thuringiensis to 24 antimicrobials using Sensititre(R) automated microbroth dilution and Etest(R) agar gradient diffusion methods. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2007;60(3):555-567. doi:10.1093/jac/dkm213.
