Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae

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Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae /
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  • Motile Gram-positive bacillus that is catalase-negative and oxidase-negative
    • Also H2S positive on TSI
  • 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