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** ''A. viridans'', often a contaminant |
** ''A. viridans'', often a contaminant |
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* Presumed resistance ''in vivo'' to [[TMP-SMX]], even though it may appear susceptible ''in vitro'' |
* Presumed resistance ''in vivo'' to [[TMP-SMX]], even though it may appear susceptible ''in vitro'' |
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| + | ** It can acquire folate from the host's urine, counteracting the antibiotic |
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== Clinical Presentation == |
== Clinical Presentation == |
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Revision as of 10:32, 9 November 2019
Microbiology
- Gram-positive coccus
- Notable species
- A. urinae, which causes urinary tract infections
- A. sanguinicola, often a contaminant
- A. viridans, often a contaminant
- Presumed resistance in vivo to TMP-SMX, even though it may appear susceptible in vitro
- It can acquire folate from the host's urine, counteracting the antibiotic
Clinical Presentation
- A. urinae causes UTI and endocarditis (often following UTI in older men)
Management
- Penicillin ± aminoglycoside
