A WEB-SURFER'S GUIDE TO BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH INFECTIONS IN HUMANS
Species associated with infection - B. alpica
Reported infections - pneumonia, bacteraemia, meningitis
Reported susceptibilities and treatments - ceftriaxone, ofloxacin, amoxycillin, netilmicin
Notes - associated with exposure to hot spring water
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