Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae: Difference between revisions
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* Motile [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Cellular shape::bacillus]] that is [[ |
* Motile [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Cellular shape::bacillus]] that is [[Catalase test::catalase-negative]] and [[Oxidase test::oxidase-negative]] |
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* Causes skin and soft tissue infections with lymphangitic spread following meat exposure (such as butcher) |
* Causes skin and soft tissue infections with lymphangitic spread following meat exposure (such as butcher) |
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* Intrinsically resistant to [[vancomycin]] |
* Intrinsically resistant to [[vancomycin]] |
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Revision as of 00:54, 5 August 2020
- Motile Gram-positive bacillus that is catalase-negative and oxidase-negative
- Causes skin and soft tissue infections with lymphangitic spread following meat exposure (such as butcher)
- Intrinsically resistant to vancomycin
- Can treat with penicillin or ampicillin
