Infectious Disease Compendium

Chromobacterium

Microbiology

A gram-negative rod. Chromobacterium violatium and 10 others.

Epidemiologic Risks

Found in tropical and sub-tropical water and soil.

Syndromes

A hodgepodge of infections. Often starting as a soft tissue infection and spreads.

Treatment

Resistant to cephalosporins. Try a quinolone, a carbapenem, amikacin, TMP/Sulfa.

Notes

It can break down tar bars and it makes aztreonam. I can't see how the two are needed at the same time.

Curious Cases

Relevant links to my Medscape blog

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Last Update: 05/02/18.