Species associated with infection - K. dentrificans, K. kingae, K. oralis
Associated infections - septic arthritis, endocarditis
Reported susceptibilities and therapies - penicillins (plus gentamicin for endocarditis)
Notes - for K. indologenes see Suttonella indologenes
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