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= ''Weissella'' spp. = |
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* Non-spore forming, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccobacilli |
* Non-spore forming, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccobacilli |
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* Previously a ''Lactobacillus'' spp. |
* Previously a ''Lactobacillus'' spp. |
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* Alterations of the gut flora from surgery or chemotherapy allow translocation |
* Alterations of the gut flora from surgery or chemotherapy allow translocation |
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* Inherent vancomycin resistance |
* Inherent vancomycin resistance |
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[[Category:Gram-positive coccobacilli]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 16 August 2019
- Non-spore forming, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccobacilli
- Previously a Lactobacillus spp.
- Cause bacteremia, abscesses, prosthetic joint infections, and infective endocarditis
- Found in ?probiotics?, raw milk, feces, fermented cereals, and vegetables
- Alterations of the gut flora from surgery or chemotherapy allow translocation
- Inherent vancomycin resistance
