Aerococcus species are an emerging human pathogenic group of bacteria, with several problematic bacteria in its ranks.
- A. urinae
- A. sanguinicola
- A. viridans
A. urinae causes urinary tract infections, while A. sanguinicola has been identified in human urine and blood. Aerococci have been mistaken for streptococci in labs, causing an underestimation of their pathogenic potential. PCR testing (DNA sequencing) is the best detection method.
Aerococci has been found in the vaginal tract.
