Infectious Disease Compendium

Delftia

Microbiology

A gram-negative rod. Delftia tsuruhatensis.

Epidemiologic Risks

Found in wastewater sludge.

Syndromes

Nosocomial bacteremia, pneumonia. Often in poor hosts or associated with lines (PubMed).

Treatment

Carbapenems, quinolones, third-generation cephalosporins.

Notes

Curious Cases

Relevant links to my Medscape blog

Unhealthy lifestyle

Last update: 05/05/18