Infectious Disease Compendium

Hafnia

Microbiology

Aerobic gram-negative rod,  Hafnia alvei and Hafnia paralvei.

Epidemiologic Risks

Part of the human GI tract, it is relatively non-pathogenic. May be more of an animal pathogen.

Syndromes

Same as E. coli.

Treatment

Same as E. coli.

Notes

More than anyone needs to know: (PubMed).

It may be naturally resistant to colistin (PubMed).

Last update: 05/05/18