Microbiology
A gram-negative curved thin rod. Chryseobacterium indologenes, C. meningosepticum.
Epidemiologic Risks
Found in water and soil, plants, and food products.
Syndromes
Usually a colonizer, C. meningosepticum can cause meningitis in neonates and Chryseobacterium indologenes pneumonia/sepsis in adults.
Treatment
Resistant to pretty much everything, try TMP/Sulfa, a quinolone, or minocycline. In one series for Chryseobacterium indologenes cefoperazone-sulbactam and TMP/Sulfa (PubMed).
Notes
Curious Cases
Relevant links to my Medscape blog
Last update: 05/05/18