Microbiology
Anaerobic gram-negative rod.
Epidemiologic Risks
Bowel bug. Also found in the periodontal pockets of dogs, hardly a surprise for an animal that licks its butt.
Syndromes
Found in mixed infections and intra-abdominal abscesses.
Treatment
Metronidazole, carbapenems, penicillin/beta-lactamase inhibitors, clindamycin.
Notes
Last update: 05/05/18