Chromobacterium

Chromobacterium (pronunciation: kroh-moh-bak-TEER-ee-uhm) is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria that are found in soil and water. The genus was first described by the German microbiologist Ferdinand Cohn in 1872. The name "Chromobacterium" is derived from the Greek words "chroma" (color) and "bacterium" (rod), referring to the colored pigments produced by some species in this genus.

Species

The genus Chromobacterium consists of several species, including:

Characteristics

Chromobacterium species are rod-shaped and can be either motile or non-motile. They are facultative anaerobes, meaning they can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen. Some species, such as Chromobacterium violaceum, produce a distinctive violet pigment.

Pathogenicity

Some Chromobacterium species are pathogenic to humans and animals. For example, Chromobacterium violaceum can cause a rare but serious infection known as Chromobacterium violaceum infection, which can lead to skin lesions, sepsis, and death if not treated promptly.

Treatment

Treatment for Chromobacterium infections typically involves antibiotics. However, some strains have shown resistance to certain antibiotics, making treatment more challenging.

Research

Research on Chromobacterium has focused on its potential use in biotechnology, as well as understanding its pathogenicity and resistance mechanisms.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Chromobacterium
Wikipedia's article - Chromobacterium

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Chromobacterium