Microbiology
gram-positive coccus. R. aeria, R. amarae, R. dentocariosa, R. endophytica, R. mucilaginosa, R. nasimurium, R. terrae. Used to be Stomatococcus.
Epidemiology
Mouth flora.
Syndrome
Occasionally a cause of bacteremia (PubMed), endocarditis, catheter infections, meningitis, and a hodgepodge of other infections.
Treatment
Penicillin G, imipenem, and vancomycin the last being the most reliable.
Notes
Can be relatively penicillin resistant.
Curious Cases
Relevant links to my Medscape blog
Last Update: 04/23/18.