Elizabethkingia miricola
Elizabethkingia miricola (pronunciation: e-liz-a-beth-king-ia mi-ri-co-la) is a species of bacteria in the genus Elizabethkingia.
Etymology
The genus name Elizabethkingia is named after Elizabeth O. King, a bacteriologist who first described the genus in the 1950s. The species name miricola is derived from Latin, meaning 'wonderful dweller'.
Description
Elizabethkingia miricola is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium. It is non-motile and non-spore-forming. The bacterium is oxidase-positive and catalase-positive. It is known to be resistant to multiple antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat.
Clinical significance
Elizabethkingia miricola is an opportunistic pathogen, meaning it can cause disease in individuals with weakened immune systems. It has been associated with a range of infections, including bloodstream infections, pneumonia, and meningitis.
Related terms
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Opportunistic infection
- Antibiotic resistance
- Bloodstream infection
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elizabethkingia miricola
- Wikipedia's article - Elizabethkingia miricola
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