Infectious Disease Compendium

Psychrobacter

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