Microbiology
Gram-negative, spiral-shaped aerobe. P. sanguinis and several dozen others.
Epidemiologic Risks
Seawater, squid bait and the environment.
Great name but unfortunately "Psychrobacter are psychrotrophic (i.e., cold-tolerant), gram-negative bacteria. Psychrobacter spp. have been isolated from marine species (crustaceans, fish, and marine mammals); marine environments (seabed and seaweed); food products (seafood, cheese, and meat); storks; pig digestive tracts; and lamb lungs (PubMed)."
Syndromes
One case of cellulitis and a hodgepodge of other infections.
Treatment
Usually sensitive to the most antibiotics.
Notes
Last update: 10/03/18