Citrobacter werkmanii-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

Lactose fermenting colony of Citrobacter werkmanii

Introduction Citrobacter werkmanii is a gram-negative bacterium belonging to the genus Citrobacter. It is commonly found in the environment, including soil, water, and sewage. This bacterium is part of the normal flora of the human intestinal tract but can act as an opportunistic pathogen. C. …

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Raoultella ornithinolytica: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Routella ornithinolytica lactose fermenting colony on MacConkey agar

Introduction Raoultella ornithinolytica is a Gram-negative, encapsulated, non-motile, rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. Originally classified under the genus Klebsiella, it has been reclassified due to its distinct biochemical properties, including the ability to metabolize ornithine. This bacterium is commonly found in water, soil, …

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Gemella-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Gemella morbillorum colony morphology on blood agar of blood culture

Introduction Gemella is a genus of bacteria that is part of the normal flora of the human body, particularly found in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and upper respiratory tract. These bacteria are typically harmless but can be opportunistic pathogens, especially in individuals with compromised …

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