A WEB-SURFER'S GUIDE TO BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH INFECTIONS IN HUMANS

Leptotrichia

Species associated with infection - L. buccalis, L. sanguinegens

Associated infections - bacteraemia, endocarditis

Reported susceptibilities and therapies - beta-lactams, metronidazole

References - Vemelen, K., Mertens, I., Thomas, J., Vandeven, J., Verhaegen, J., Verbist, L. (1996). Bacteraemia with Leptotrichia buccalis: report of a case and review of the literature. Acta clin. Belg. 51, 265-270.

 

 

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