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Citrobacter /Cit·ro·bac·ter/ (sit´ro-bak″ter) a genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae. C. amalona´ticus, C. diver´sus, and C. freun´dii have been associated with nosocomial infection, particularly in debilitated patients, and in neonates have caused meningitis and brain abscess. Citrobacter a genus of gram-negative, lactose fermenting rods, members of the Enterobacteriaceae. Found in water, feces and urine, and not considered to be animal pathogens. Citrobacter freundii have been identified as the cause of septicemic cutaneous ulcerative disease of turtles. The disease is characterized by cutaneous hemorrhage and ulceration, loss of claws and digits, flaccidity and paralysis. 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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Of the 26 patients, 13 had concomitant bacterial infections; these pathogens included K pneumoniae (n = 3), Staphylococcus aureus (3), Citrobacter freundii (3), Staphylococcus epidermidis (3), Proteus mirabilis (2), Enterobacter cloacae (2), anaerobic gram-positive rods (1), Serratia liquefasciens (1), and Klebsiella oxytoca (1). oxytoca, and Citrobacter freundii, can be found in powdered infant formula (24,25). Two examples: Pseudomonas, which can cause skin and respiratory infections; and Citrobacter, a coliform or fecal bacteria, which can induce diarrhea and fever. |
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