2.5.1 Citrobacter spp. Flashcards
How many spp of Citrobacter?
11
What are the most commonly isolated spp. of Citrobacter?
freundii
koseri
Citrobacter koseri is previously known as?
C. diversus
Citrobacter spp is related to what bacteria in Enterobacteriaceae?
Salmonella
Citrobacter are characterize as?
Hydrolyzes Urea slowly
Citrobacter are characterize as?
Hydrolyzes Urea slowly
Lactose Fermenter
All citrobacter are grown in What media? (Nasa name)
Simmon Citrate medium
What Citrobacter is commonly isolated?
freundii
What are the disease associated with freundii?
Nosocomial UTI
Pneumonia
Endocarditis
Intra abdominal abscesses
What is the reason for endocarditis in C. freundii?
Intravenous drug abuser
Citrobacter spp that causes Nursery outbreaks of neonatal meningitis and brain abscesse?
Citrobacter koseri