Elizabethkingia anophelis
Elizabethkingia anophelis (pronunciation: e-liz-a-beth-king-ee-a a-no-fe-lis) is a species of bacteria that is often associated with hospital-acquired infections.
Etymology
The genus Elizabethkingia was named in honor of Elizabeth O. King, a bacteriologist who first described the genus in the mid-20th century. The species anophelis is derived from Anopheles, the genus of mosquito in which this bacterium was first discovered.
Description
Elizabethkingia anophelis is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium. It is non-motile and does not form spores. The bacterium is oxidase-positive and catalase-positive, and can grow in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Pathogenicity
Elizabethkingia anophelis is known to cause a variety of infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. These infections can include bacteremia, meningitis, and pneumonia. The bacterium is resistant to many common antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat.
Treatment
Treatment of Elizabethkingia anophelis infections typically involves a combination of antibiotics, as the bacterium is resistant to many single-drug treatments. The choice of antibiotics is often guided by susceptibility testing.
Epidemiology
Elizabethkingia anophelis has been isolated from a variety of environments, including water, soil, and mosquitoes. It has also been found in healthcare settings, where it can cause outbreaks of infection.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elizabethkingia anophelis
- Wikipedia's article - Elizabethkingia anophelis
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