Fusobacterium necrophorum STRUCTURE AND PHYSIOLOGY:
Fusobacterium necrophorum is a rod-shaped, gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and other animals.
Fusobacterium necrophorum TRANSMISSION AND DISEASE
Fusobacterium necrophorum is transmitted via mucous membrane contact and contact with infected body fluids. Fusobacterium necrophorum can cause sore throat, peritonsillar abscesses, meningitis, thrombosis, and infection of the urogenital and gastrointestinal tracts.
Fusobacterium necrophorum DISINFECTION
Fusobacterium necrophorum can usually be treated with penicillin and metronidazole. Penicillin inhibits the synthesis of peptidoglycans, a component of the cell wall, while metronidazole inhibits the synthesis of nucleic acids.
REFERENCE(S)
Riordan, T. (2007). Human infection with fusobacterium necrophorum (necrobacillosis), with a focus on Lemierre’s syndrome. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 20(4), 622–659.
