Alcaligenes faecalis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes
Introduction Alcaligenes faecalis is a Gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium primarily found in water and soil, but also as a commensal in the human intestinal tract. While it is generally nonpathogenic, it is a significant opportunistic pathogen, particularly in hospital settings where it thrives in moist …