Finegoldia magna

Background

Microbiology

• Gram-positive obligate anaerobic coccus within the genus Finegoldia
• Usually appear in polymicrobial infections, but can be monomicrobial

Clinical Manifestations

• Can cause wound, soft tissue, and bone and joint infections
  • One of the main species involved in infections of chronic ulcers, including diabetic foot infections, venous stasis ulcers, and pressure injuries
• Case reports of endocarditis, breast abscess, pleural empyema, mediastinitis, chronic balanitis, and bacterial vaginosis

Management

• Generally susceptible to penicillin, amoxicillin, rifampin, ciprofloxacin, and clindamycin