Infectious Disease Compendium

Lonepinella

Microbiology

gram-negative rod. L. koalarum. In the family Pasteurellaceae.

Epidemiologic Risks

Koalla mouths and feces.

Syndromes

Wound infection after Koala bite (PubMed).

Treatment

amoxicillin/clavulante OR third generation cephalosporins OR quinolone.

Can be penicillin resistant and often needs debridement.

Notes

Last Update: 12/29/18.