Eikenella corrodens

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Background

Microbiology

  • Facultatively anaerobic, fastidious Gram-negative bacillus in the genus Eikenella
  • Primary human pathogen within its genus
  • Member of the HACEK group of fastidious causes of infective endocarditis
  • Member of normal human mouth flora

Clinical Manifestations

  • Associated with soft tissue infections after clenched fist injuries involving the human mouth
  • Can also caused head and neck infections, pneumonia, lung abscess
  • Can cause infective endocarditis

Management