Agrobacterium
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Agrobacterium /
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Background
- Genus of Gram-negative bacilli
- Primarily a plant pathogen that causes tumours
Clinical Manifestations
- In humans, can rarely cause true infections, typically CLABSI in the context of immunosuppression
Management
- May resolve with central line removal alone
- Unclear what its resistance pattern is; variably susceptible to beta-lactams, co-trimoxazole, others
Further Reading
- Agrobacterium Infections in Humans: Experience at One Hospital and Review. Clin Infect Dis. 1993;16(1):112-117. doi: 10.1093/clinids/16.1.112
