Taxonomy
Family: Micrococcaceae

Formely Stomatococcus mucilaginosus

Natural habitats
Is a normal in habitant of the mouth and upper respiratory tract.

Clinical significance
R. mucilaginosa is usually part of the normal microbiota of the human oral cavity and upper respiratory tract.
However, it can become pathogenic, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

It has been associated with infections such as: Endocarditis, Pneumonia, Bacteremia, and Infective endocarditis.
Infections are more common in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer, diabetes, or after surgical procedures.

Treatment often involves antibiotics, but antibiotic resistance can be a concern.