the following information is not yet verified
Taxonomy
Family: Enterobacteriaceae
Natural habitats
Widely distributed in nature, water, soil, dairy products and rarely from clinical samples (feces) from humans and animals
Clinical significance
H. alvei seem to be opportunistic pathogens which produce infections in patients with underlying illness or predisposing factors.
May cause nosocomial infections associated with other bacteria, like septicemia, enteritis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and abscesses.
the following information is not yet verified
Gram negative straight rods,
1.0 x 2.0-5.0 µm,
bipolar appearance and slightly longer than the other Enterobacteriaceae
Facultative anaerobic
Colonies are smooth (S-type), low convex, entire edge, gray and 2mm after 24 hours.
McConkey growth mostly as non lactose fermenter
BBAØ growth
Smell burnt chocolate (stinks)