Species associated with infection - B. zoohelcum

Reported infections - wound infection, septicaemia, meningitis

Reported susceptibilities and treatments - cefotaxime, penicillins, ciprofloxacin, tetracycline

Notes - associated with cat and dog bites - previously classified as Weeksella zoohelcum

References - Reina, J., Borrell, N. (1992). Leg abscess caused by Weeksella zoohelcum following a dog bite. Clin. infect. Dis. 14, 1162-1163.

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