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*Motile [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Shape::bacillus]] that is catalase-[[Catalase::negative]] and oxidase-[[Oxidase::negative]] |
*Motile [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Shape::bacillus]] that is catalase-[[Catalase::negative]] and oxidase-[[Oxidase::negative]] |
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| + | **Pleomorphic |
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**Also H<sub>2</sub>S positive on [[TSI]] |
**Also H<sub>2</sub>S positive on [[TSI]] |
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| + | *Classically associated with pig farmers and slaughterhouse workers |
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| + | == Clinical Manifestations == |
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| + | *Can cause [[bacteremia]] and [[endocarditis]] |
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| + | == Management == |
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*Intrinsically resistant to [[vancomycin]] |
*Intrinsically resistant to [[vancomycin]] |
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*Can treat with [[Is treated by::penicillin]] or [[Is treated by::ampicillin]] |
*Can treat with [[Is treated by::penicillin]] or [[Is treated by::ampicillin]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:24, 16 October 2022
Background
- Motile Gram-positive bacillus that is catalase-negative and oxidase-negative
- Pleomorphic
- Also H2S positive on TSI
- Classically associated with pig farmers and slaughterhouse workers
Clinical Manifestations
- Causes skin and soft tissue infection with lymphangitic spread following meat exposure (such as butcher)
- Can cause bacteremia and endocarditis
Management
- Intrinsically resistant to vancomycin
- Can treat with penicillin or ampicillin
