Finegoldia
Description
Finegoldia is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria; they are anaerobic cocci of the class Clostridia.
Finegoldia bacteria thrive within our skin microbiome, and in infants these microbes are particularly abundant in the buttock area skin.
They are also commensal to mucous membranes in our mouths and contribute to our gut and urogenital microbiomes; they are common amongst the flora found on uncircumcised penises.
Function
Pathology
Although these bugs typically coexist harmoniously with us, they can be opportunistic pathogens lurking in chronic wounds, causing Bacterial Vaginosis, and possibly even inducing diaper rash. Most of the time, however, they are harmless. It is often seen in biofilms on chronic ulcers such as in diabetic foot or decubitus ulcers.[ Most surveys have found it to be susceptible to penicillins, carbapenems and metronidazole, though resistant strains have been identified. Resistance to clindamycin is common and has been seen in over 10% of isolates in the US. One review stated that "the combination of diminished antimicrobial susceptibility, its prevalence, and the described virulence factors gives F. magna a special position among the GPAC."