Cronobacter sakazakii
Cronobacter sakazakii (pronunciation: kro-no-bak-ter sa-ka-za-kii) is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is associated with a variety of infections, particularly in neonates and infants. It is a member of the Enterobacteriaceae family and was formerly known as Enterobacter sakazakii.
Etymology
The name Cronobacter sakazakii is derived from the Greek word chronos meaning time, and the Japanese surname Sakazaki, in honor of Riichi Sakazaki, a Japanese bacteriologist who made significant contributions to the study of this bacterium.
Infections
Cronobacter sakazakii is known to cause bacteremia, meningitis, and necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates and infants. It is often associated with the consumption of contaminated powdered infant formula.
Prevention and Control
Prevention of Cronobacter sakazakii infection involves proper preparation, handling, and storage of powdered infant formula. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides guidelines for the safe preparation of powdered infant formula.
Treatment
Treatment of Cronobacter sakazakii infections typically involves antibiotics. However, the bacterium has shown resistance to several commonly used antibiotics, making treatment challenging.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cronobacter sakazakii
- Wikipedia's article - Cronobacter sakazakii
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