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+ | * Previously referred to as CDC pink coccoid groups I through IV |
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+ | * Catalase and oxidase positive |
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+ | ** [[Roseomonas gilardii]] subspecies gilardii (usually clinically important) and rosea |
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+ | ** [[Roseomonas cervicalis]] |
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+ | ** [[Roseomonas mucosa]] |
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+ | == Clinical Manifestations == |
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+ | * Bacteremia |
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+ | * Intraabdominal abscess |
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+ | * Respiratory tract infection |
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+ | * Urinary tract infection |
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+ | == Management == |
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+ | * Generally susceptible to [[aminoglycosides]], [[tetracycline]], and [[imipenem]], and possibly [[fluoroquinolones]]{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Roseomonas''}} |
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Revision as of 18:16, 5 July 2022
Background
Microbiology
- Genus of Gram-negative bacilli or coccobacilli
- Previously referred to as CDC pink coccoid groups I through IV
- Catalase and oxidase positive
- Pigmented, either pink or purple-pink
- Species of possible clinical importance include:
- Roseomonas gilardii subspecies gilardii (usually clinically important) and rosea
- Roseomonas cervicalis
- Roseomonas mucosa
Clinical Manifestations
- Bacteremia
- Central line infection
- Intraabdominal abscess
- Respiratory tract infection
- Urinary tract infection
Management
- Generally susceptible to aminoglycosides, tetracycline, and imipenem, and possibly fluoroquinolones