Citrobacter freundii: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Citrobacter freundii growth on CLED agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Citrobacter freundii is a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is commonly found in the environment, including soil, water, and the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. Citrobacter freundii is an opportunistic pathogen, meaning it can cause infections in individuals with weakened …

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Biochemical Test of Gram-Negative Bacteria: Introduction, Common Tests, List of Organisms, Keynotes, and Some Related Footages

Biochemical Test of Gram-Negative Bacteria: Introduction, Common Tests, List of Organisms, Keynotes, and Some Related Footages

Introduction of Biochemical Test of Gram-Negative Bacteria Gram-negative bacteria are the most common etiological agents which are responsible for bacterial infections as well as viral co-infections. Clinical Microbiology Laboratory generally becomes busy due to those isolates. The need for ‘Biochemical Test of Gram-Negative Bacteria’ is …

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Citrobacter freundii: Introduction, Identification Features, and keynotes

Citrobacter freundii colony characteristics on CLED agar of Urine Culture

Introduction of Citrobacter freundii Citrobacter freundii is a member of the family, Enterobacteriaceae and it is a Gram-negative bacillus, non-sporing, non-encapsulated, aerobic, or facultative anaerobe that causes various types of infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, peritoneum, liver, bone, endocardium, intestines, soft tissue, meninges, …

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