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Latest revision as of 14:55, 19 September 2024
Background
- Genus of anaerobic Gram-positive cocci
- Previously grouped into the genus Peptostreptococcus
Clinical Manifestations
- Bacteremia
- May be associated with pneumonia, pre-term delivery, skin and soft tissue infection, intraabdominal infection, or urinary tract infection1
Management
- Generally susceptible to penicillin, metronidazole, and clindamycin1
References
- a b K. Brown, D. Church, T. Lynch, D. Gregson. Bloodstream infections due to Peptoniphilus spp.: report of 15 cases. Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 2014;20(11):O857-O860. doi:10.1111/1469-0691.12657.
