The HACEK organisms (*Haemophilus*, *Aggregatibacter*, *Cardiobacterium*, *Eikenella*, *Kingella*) are normal oral-pharyngeal flora that can cause endocarditis, treated with ceftriaxone or ampicillin plus gentamicin.
The HACEK organisms (*Haemophilus*, *Aggregatibacter*, *Cardiobacterium*, *Eikenella*, *Kingella*) are normal oral-pharyngeal flora that can cause endocarditis, treated with ceftriaxone or ampicillin plus gentamicin.
| Front | Name the HACEK organisms Where are these organisms located? What disease do they cause? What is the treatment? |
|---|---|
| Back | Haemophilus Aggregatibacter Cardiobacterium Eikenella Kingella ↓ Normal part of human oral-pharyngeal region ↓ Endocarditis ↓ Ceftriaxone Ampicillin + Gentamicin |
Tags: microbiology
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