What is faklamia hominis?

Faklamia hominis is a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium that belongs to the family Bacteroidaceae. It is a commensal bacterium found in the human gastrointestinal tract and is also known to cause infections such as pelvic inflammatory disease, bacteremia, and abscesses in immunocompromised patients.

Faklamia hominis is known for its ability to produce beta-lactamase, which confers resistance to certain antibiotics, making it difficult to treat infections caused by this bacterium. It is typically diagnosed by culturing the bacterium from a clinical specimen and identifying it using biochemical tests.

There is limited information available on the epidemiology and pathogenesis of Faklamia hominis infections due to its rarity. However, it is thought that infections can occur via endogenous transmission or through contact with contaminated surfaces or medical equipment. Treatment of Faklamia hominis infections typically involves antibiotics that are effective against beta-lactamase producing bacteria.