Pathogens
Prevotella species

Prevotella species

Susceptibilities

General Information

Anaerobic gram negative rod.

If cefinase positive, resistant to penicillin and amoxicillin. Need to use metronidazole or beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combination (like amoxicillin-clavulanate).

Normal oral/gastrointestinal/vaginal flora.

  • Oral/dental infections

  • Other head/neck infections

  • Aspiration pneumonia

  • Intra-abdominal abscess

  • Diabetic foot infection

  • Bacteremia

  • Tubo-ovarian abscess/amnionitis