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| + | == Microbiology == |
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| − | = Fusobacterium spp. = |
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* Obligate anaerobe |
* Obligate anaerobe |
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| + | == Clinical Presentation == |
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* Causes 10% of acute pharyngitis in ages 15-30, as many as Group A Strep |
* Causes 10% of acute pharyngitis in ages 15-30, as many as Group A Strep |
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| + | == Diagnosis == |
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* Not detectable on routine throat culture, because it's anaerobe |
* Not detectable on routine throat culture, because it's anaerobe |
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| + | == Management == |
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* Sometimes need to add metronidazole despite appropriate empiric antimicrobials |
* Sometimes need to add metronidazole despite appropriate empiric antimicrobials |
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| + | [[Category:Anaerobes]] |
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Revision as of 07:32, 16 August 2019
Microbiology
- Obligate anaerobe
Clinical Presentation
- Causes 10% of acute pharyngitis in ages 15-30, as many as Group A Strep
Diagnosis
- Not detectable on routine throat culture, because it's anaerobe
Management
- Sometimes need to add metronidazole despite appropriate empiric antimicrobials
