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| − | * Causes opportunistic infections |
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| − | * Unlike other ''Citrobacter'' species, does not have an AmpC (and therefore is not a SPICE bug) |
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| + | * Genus of [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Shape::bacillus|bacilli]] |
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| + | * Species of medical importance include [[Citrobacter freundii]] and [[Citrobacter koseri]] |
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| + | == Management == |
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| + | * Usually assumed to have an inducible [[AmpC β-lactamase]], with the exception of [[Citrobacter koseri]], [[Citrobacter amalonaticus]], [[Citrobacter farmeri]], and [[Citrobacter sedlakii]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 21 February 2024
Background
Microbiology
- Genus of Gram-negative bacilli
- Species of medical importance include Citrobacter freundii and Citrobacter koseri
Management
- Usually assumed to have an inducible AmpC β-lactamase, with the exception of Citrobacter koseri, Citrobacter amalonaticus, Citrobacter farmeri, and Citrobacter sedlakii
