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Introduction Citrobacter koseri, formerly known as Citrobacter diversus, is a gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a facultative anaerobe, meaning it can grow both in the presence and absence of oxygen. The species name “koseri” is a tribute to the bacteriologist Leo …
Introduction of Citrobacter koseri Citrobacter koseri is previously known as Citrobacter diversus. It is a facultative anaerobe of 1.0 × 2.0–6.0 μm in size, motile, non-capsulated, and gram-negative bacillus of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Citrobacter koseri acts as etiological agents of various pathological conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), …
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 …
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, …