Pseudomonas stutzeri
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General information
the following information is not yet verified
Taxonomy
Family: Pseudomonadaceae
Natural habitat
Occurs everywhere in soil and water. Is also found in humus, manure, straw, sewage, stagnant water, utensils in hospitals and eye makeup
Clinical significance
Infections are rare and mostly in patients with underlying disease and who have been exposed to contaminated medical instruments and solutions.
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Gram stain
the following information is not yet verified
Gram-negative rods.
0.5-1 by 1.5-5 µm
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Culture characteristics
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the following information is not yet verified
Obligate Aerobic
Most colonies are wrinkled, leathery, dry and adherent.
They produce a light yellow to brown pigment.
Colony variation, becoming smooth, butyrous and pale, after repeated passages.
McConkey growth, non lactose fermenter
BBAØ no growth
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the following information is not yet verified
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Characteristics
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References
James Versalovic et al.(2011) Manual of Clinical Microbiology 10th Edition
Microbiology on the go. An initiative by
Dept. Medical Microbiology and Infectious diseases