Background
Microbiology
- Genus of Gram-positive cocci, in pairs, tetrads, clusters, or sometimes small chains
- Facultative anaerobic
- Decolorize easily on Gram stain, appearing Gram-negative
- Siderophilic
- Member of oral flora
- Includes 6 species that are pathogenic to humans:
- And 3 that are not pathogenic: Gemella parahaemolysans, Gemella palitacanis, and Gemella cuniculi
Clinical Manifestations
- Includes endocarditis, brain abscesses, bone and joint infections, liver abscesses
