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Achromobacter [akrō′mōbak′tər] a genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped, flagellated bacteria that do not form pigment on agar. Most species in the genus are saprophytic, nonpathogenic organisms found in water, soil, or the human digestive tract, but they may cause infection in the compromised host. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The reference strains included in the numerical taxonomy study were: Achromobacter denitrificans CECT (Coleccion Espanola de Cultivos Tipo, Valencia, Spain) [449. Multidrug-resistant Achromobacter xylosoxidans was recovered from the sputum of a patient with cystic fibrosis. The most common respiratory pathogens in CF are Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but new pathogens are evolving, such as nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Burkholderia cepacia, and Achromobacter xylosoxidans. |
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