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==Background== |
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===Microbiology=== |
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*Genus of [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Shape::coccus|cocci]] in chains or diplococci (or for ''F. languida'', in clusters) |
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*Previously would have been identified as a [[Viridans group streptococci|viridans group streptococcus]] |
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*Includes five species: |
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**''Facklamia hominis'' |
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**''Facklamia ignava'' |
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**''Facklamia languida'' |
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**''Facklamia sourekii'' |
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**''Faklamia tabacinasalis'' |
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*Often isolated from animal specimens, although some think that it may be human flora of vagina, skin, or gut |
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==Clinical Presentation== |
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*Rare opportunistic pathogen primarily presenting with [[bacteremia]] |
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*Often of unclear clinical significance (that is, whether it is a true pathogen or contaminant) |
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*Case reports of [[vaginitis]], wound infection, [[abscess]], [[Bacterial meningitis|meningitis]], and [[osteomyelitis]] |
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==Management== |
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*Similar to [[viridans groups streptococci]] |
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*Often susceptible to penicillins and cephalosporins, but not always (20 to 50% resistance) |
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== Further Reading == |
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* Antimicrobial Susceptibilities and Clinical Sources of ''Facklamia'' Species. ''Antimicrob Agents Chemother''. 2000;44(8):2130-2132. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1128/aac.44.8.2130-2132.2000 10.1128/aac.44.8.2130-2132.2000] |
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[[Category:Gram-positive cocci]] |
[[Category:Gram-positive cocci]] |
Latest revision as of 13:43, 16 September 2022
Background
Microbiology
- Genus of Gram-positive cocci in chains or diplococci (or for F. languida, in clusters)
- Previously would have been identified as a viridans group streptococcus
- Includes five species:
- Facklamia hominis
- Facklamia ignava
- Facklamia languida
- Facklamia sourekii
- Faklamia tabacinasalis
- Often isolated from animal specimens, although some think that it may be human flora of vagina, skin, or gut
Clinical Presentation
- Rare opportunistic pathogen primarily presenting with bacteremia
- Often of unclear clinical significance (that is, whether it is a true pathogen or contaminant)
- Case reports of vaginitis, wound infection, abscess, meningitis, and osteomyelitis
Management
- Similar to viridans groups streptococci
- Often susceptible to penicillins and cephalosporins, but not always (20 to 50% resistance)
Further Reading
- Antimicrobial Susceptibilities and Clinical Sources of Facklamia Species. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2000;44(8):2130-2132. doi: 10.1128/aac.44.8.2130-2132.2000