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== Microbiology == |
== Microbiology == |
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* Long, thin [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Shape::bacillus]] within the family [[Family::Fusobacteriaceae]] |
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* Obligate anaerobe |
* Obligate anaerobe |
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* Includes the followed species of medical importance: |
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** [[Fusobacterium necrophorum]] |
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** [[Fusobacterium nucleatum]] |
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== Clinical |
== Clinical Manifestations == |
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* Causes 10% of acute pharyngitis in ages 15-30, as many as Group A Strep |
* Causes 10% of acute [[Causes::pharyngitis]] in ages 15-30, as many as Group A Strep |
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* Pharyngitis may be complicated by [[Causes::Lemierre syndrome]], a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein |
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== Diagnosis == |
== Diagnosis == |
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* Sometimes need to add metronidazole despite appropriate empiric antimicrobials |
* Sometimes need to add metronidazole despite appropriate empiric antimicrobials |
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Fusobacterium''}} |
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[[Category:Anaerobes]] |
[[Category:Anaerobes]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:53, 17 February 2026
Microbiology
- Long, thin Gram-negative bacillus within the family Fusobacteriaceae
- Obligate anaerobe
- Includes the followed species of medical importance:
Clinical Manifestations
- Causes 10% of acute pharyngitis in ages 15-30, as many as Group A Strep
- Pharyngitis may be complicated by Lemierre syndrome, a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein
Diagnosis
- Not detectable on routine throat culture, because it's anaerobe
Management
- Sometimes need to add metronidazole despite appropriate empiric antimicrobials
