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
Last update: 05/05/18