Corynebacterium spp
(other than those listed)Gram Stain
- Gram positive bacilli irregular club shaped (aerobic)
Clinical Significance
These organisms are typically part of commensal skin flora and typically represent colonization or contamination.
They may be associated with medical device related infections.
Usual Susceptibility Pattern
These organisms have variable susceptibility to clindamycin, tetracyclines, quinolones, and macrolides.
They are typically susceptible to daptomycin, although high level resistance has been documented with prolonged therapy.
| Empiric Therapy |
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| Penicillin |