Description:
Aggregatibacter aphrophilus is commonly implicated in endocarditis. This article describes an occurrence of osteomyelitis, taxonomy changes, and metabolic pathways of the organism.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the HACEK organisms, common infections, and antibiotic treatment
- Explain X and V factor effects on bacterial metabolic pathways
- Describe the limitations of susceptibility testing of HACEK organisms
Author(s):
Juline Dubov, (MLS (ASCP)
Joel Mortensen, PhD, FAAM, HCLD
Andrew Cox, MD, PhD
Launched: 2023