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* [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Cellular shape::coccus]] that is oxidase [[Oxidase::positive]]
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** May see tetrads on Gram stain
 
** May see tetrads on Gram stain
 
* Normal flora of the mouth and skin
 
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* Treatment is typically with [[Is treated by::penicillin]] or other beta-lactams, or with [[Is treated by::vancomycin]][[CiteRef::von eiff1995an]]
 
* Treatment is typically with [[Is treated by::penicillin]] or other beta-lactams, or with [[Is treated by::vancomycin]][[CiteRef::von eiff1995an]]
   
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[[Category:Gram-positive cocci]]
 
[[Category:Gram-positive cocci]]

Latest revision as of 17:42, 19 February 2022

  • Gram-positive coccus that is oxidase positive
    • May see tetrads on Gram stain
  • Normal flora of the mouth and skin
  • Most often a contaminant, but can cause line infections, device infections, and endocarditis; rare cause of VP shunt-associated meningitis
  • Treatment is typically with penicillin or other beta-lactams, or with vancomycin1

References

  1. ^ eiff1995an