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* Gram-positive coccus |
* Gram-positive coccus |
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| − | * Species that cause disease in humans includes: |
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| − | ** ''A. urinae'' |
+ | ** ''A. urinae'', which causes urinary tract infections |
| − | ** ''A. sanguinicola'' |
+ | ** ''A. sanguinicola'', often a contaminant |
| + | ** ''A. viridans'', often a contaminant |
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== Clinical Presentation == |
== Clinical Presentation == |
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Revision as of 12:19, 7 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
Clinical Presentation
- A. urinae causes UTI and endocarditis (often following UTI in older men)
Management
- Penicillin ± aminoglycoside
