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=== Microbiology ===
=== Microbiology ===
* Genus of [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Shape::bacillus|bacilli]] or [[Shape::coccobacillus|coccobacilli]]
* Genus of slow-growing [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Shape::bacillus|bacilli]] or [[Shape::coccobacillus|coccobacilli]] within the family [[Family::Acetobacteraceae]]
* Previously referred to as CDC pink coccoid groups I through IV
* Previously referred to as CDC pink coccoid groups I through IV
* Related to [[Methylobacterium]]
* Catalase and oxidase positive
* Catalase and oxidase positive
* Non-fermentative
* Aerobic
* Pigmented, either pink or purple-pink
* Pigmented, either pink or purple-pink
* Isolated from environmental samples including soil, water, and plants
* Species of possible clinical importance include:
* Species of possible clinical importance include:
** [[Roseomonas gilardii]] subspecies gilardii (usually clinically important) and rosea
** [[Roseomonas gilardii]] subspecies gilardii (usually clinically important) and rosea
** [[Roseomonas cervicalis]]
** [[Roseomonas mucosa]]
** [[Roseomonas mucosa]]
** [[Roseomonas fauriae]]
** ''Roseomonas'' genomospecies 4, 5, and 6


== Clinical Manifestations ==
== Clinical Manifestations ==


* More common in patients with significant comorbidities or immunocompromise
* Bacteremia
** Malignancy on chemotherapy (solid-organ and hematologic), particularly with neutropenia
* Central line infection
** Also advanced HIV, CKD, and diabetes mellitus
* Intraabdominal abscess
* [[Gram-negative bacteremia|Bacteremia]] (75%), including [[central line infection]]
* Respiratory tract infection
* Musculoskeletal infections (8%), including [[osteomyelitis]] and [[septic arthritis]]
* Urinary tract infection
* [[Skin and soft tissue infection]] (6%)
* [[Peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis]] (6%)
* Extremely rare cases of endophthalmitis, endocarditis, pneumonia, ventriculitis, and pre-aortic abscess
* Often seen in polymicrobial cultures, particularly [[coagulase-negative staphylococci]], [[Micrococcus]], [[Pseudomonas]], coryneform bacteria, and many others


== Management ==
== Management ==


* Generally susceptible to [[aminoglycosides]], [[tetracycline]], and [[imipenem]], and possibly [[fluoroquinolones]]{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Roseomonas''}}
* Generally susceptible to [[aminoglycosides]], [[tetracycline]], and [[imipenem]]
* May be susceptible to [[fluoroquinolones|fluoro]]{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Roseomonas''}}[[fluoroquinolones|quinolones]]
* Generally resistant to [[penicillins]] (including combinations with β-lactamase inhibitors), [[cephalosporins]], and [[co-trimoxazole]]
* Remove the central line if [[CLABSI]] is suspected

== Further Reading ==

* ''Roseomonas'' species infections in humans: a systematic review. ''J Chemother''. 2020;32(5):226-236. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1080/1120009x.2020.1785742 10.1080/1120009X.2020.1785742]


[[Category:Gram-negative bacilli]]
[[Category:Gram-negative bacilli]]

Latest revision as of 01:33, 6 July 2022

Background

Microbiology

  • Genus of slow-growing Gram-negative bacilli or coccobacilli within the family Acetobacteraceae
  • Previously referred to as CDC pink coccoid groups I through IV
  • Related to Methylobacterium
  • Catalase and oxidase positive
  • Non-fermentative
  • Aerobic
  • Pigmented, either pink or purple-pink
  • Isolated from environmental samples including soil, water, and plants
  • Species of possible clinical importance include:

Clinical Manifestations

Management

Further Reading