Microbiology
gram-negative aerobic rods. S. multivorum, S. spiritivorum and a bunch of others.
Epidemiologic Risks
Found in soil, on plants, in food and in water. Can grow in antiseptics and disinfectants
Syndromes
Nosocomial infections in poor hosts (immunologically, not financially).
Treatment
S. multivorum resistant to many antibiotics, test. TMP/SMX, quinolones and tetracyclines are the best bets pending testing (PubMed).
Others species may be more susceptible.
Notes
Last Update: 04/19/18.