Microbiology
Aerobic, yellow-pigmented, nonlactose fermenting, oxidase-positive, gram-negative rods. Myroides odoratus and Myroides odoratimimusin in humans; others yet to infect people.
Epidemiologic Risks
Found in soil and water.
Syndromes
Cellulitis and sepsis (PubMed) in the immunocompromised. A hodgepodge of other infections.
Treatment
Often resistant. Ampicillin/sulbactam and piperacillin/ tazobactam, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and meropenem" are reasonable (PubMed).
Notes
Last Update: 08/03/19.