Pathogens
Fusobacterium

Fusobacterium

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'

Susceptibilities

General Information

Anaerobic Gram negative rod

Normal oral/gastrointestinal flora

  • Oral/dental infections
  • Aspiration pneumonia
  • Empyema
  • Intra-abdominal abscess
  • Diabetic foot infection
  • Bacteremia
  • Head and neck infection including Lemierres disease (septic jugular thrombophlebitis) associated with F. necrophorum

Bacteremia with F. necrophorum should prompt thorough investigation for septic thrombophlebitis (Lemierre's Disease).

No specific recommendations from IPAC at time of monograph update.