Microbiology
A gram-negative rod, B. zoohelcum. Bergeyella cardium.
Epidemiologic Risks
B. zoohelcum. Dawg bites (PubMed). From old yella' comes Berge yella. Found in the upper respiratory tract of dogs, cats, and other mammals.
And cat bites.
Present in 90% of dawg mouths but hard to grow in the lab.
Bergeyella cardium: maybe human mouth?
Syndromes
Wound infections, occasionally disseminated disease and the odd case report (PubMed).
Bergeyella cardium: Endocarditis (PubMed).
Treatment
Penicillin, quinolones, macrolides, tetracyclines and linezolid.
Notes
Last update: 04/30/19