#MayoIDFellowship Grand Rounds
@MayoMN_IMRES residents are discussing selected cases.
Blood culture is positive for #Ochrobactrum!
@MayoMN_IMRES residents are discussing selected cases.
Blood culture is positive for #Ochrobactrum!
#Ochrobactrum species are gram-negative, non-lactose fermenting, aerobic bacilli closely related to #Brucella genus.
It is found in the environment such as water, soil, animals, and plants. It is also part of the normal intestinal flora of humans.
It is found in the environment such as water, soil, animals, and plants. It is also part of the normal intestinal flora of humans.
#Ochrobactrum is known to infect immunocompromised hosts, has the propensity for abscess formation, and has been reported to cause line infections.
#Ochrobactrum is known for its multidrug resistance, including ß-lactams such as penicillins, cephalosporins, and sometimes carbapenems.
Treatment of Ochrobactrum is very challenging; most susceptible to FQ, aminoglycosides, carbapenem and TMP-SMX
Treatment of Ochrobactrum is very challenging; most susceptible to FQ, aminoglycosides, carbapenem and TMP-SMX
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