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* [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Shape::bacillus]] |
* [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Shape::bacillus]] |
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* Normal flora in the genitourinary tract |
* Normal flora in the genitourinary tract |
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* Rarely pathogenic |
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* Infections can be treated with [[Is treated by::penicillin]] or [[Is treated by::ampicillin]] |
* Infections can be treated with [[Is treated by::penicillin]] or [[Is treated by::ampicillin]] |
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** However, one study noted susceptibility to [[imipenem]], [[piperacillin-tazobactam]], [[erythromycin]], and [[clindamycin]], but variable susceptibility to [[penicillin]] and [[cephalosporins]] |
** However, one study noted susceptibility to [[imipenem]], [[piperacillin-tazobactam]], [[erythromycin]], and [[clindamycin]], but variable susceptibility to [[penicillin]] and [[cephalosporins]] |
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** Aerotolerant strains are often intrinsically resistant to [[vancomycin]] |
** Aerotolerant strains are often intrinsically resistant to [[vancomycin]] |
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Lactobacillus'' |
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[[Category:Gram-positive bacilli]] |
[[Category:Gram-positive bacilli]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:05, 4 August 2022
- Gram-positive bacillus
- Normal flora in the genitourinary tract
- Rarely pathogenic
- Infections can be treated with penicillin or ampicillin
- However, one study noted susceptibility to imipenem, piperacillin-tazobactam, erythromycin, and clindamycin, but variable susceptibility to penicillin and cephalosporins
- Aerotolerant strains are often intrinsically resistant to vancomycin
