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

Weeksella

Weeksella virosa has been isolated from the vaginal flora and has been reported to be associated with peritonitis - reported susceptibilities - imipenem and ampicillin

Note - Weeksella zoohelcum has been reclassified as Bergeyella zoohelcum

References - Boixeda, D., de Luis, D.A., Meseguer, M.A., Aller, R., Martin de Argila, C., Lopez Sanroman, A. (1998). A case of spontaneous peritonitis caused by Weeksella virosa. Eur. J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 10, 897-898. - Faber, M.D., del Busto, R., Cruz, C., Mezger, E. (1991). Response of Weeksella virosa peritonitis to imipenem/cilastin. Adv. perit. Dial. 7, 133-134.