Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae

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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

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Gram-positive bacilli