The genus ochrobactrum as major opportunistic pathogens

Michael P. Ryan, J. Tony Pembroke

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Abstract

Ochrobactrum species are non-enteric, Gram-negative organisms that are closely related to the genus Brucella. Since the designation of the genus in 1988, several distinct species have now been characterised and implicated as opportunistic pathogens in multiple outbreaks. Here, we examine the genus, its members, diagnostic tools used for identification, data from recent Ochrobactrum whole genome sequencing and the pathogenicity associated with reported Ochrobactrum infections. This review identified 128 instances of Ochrobactrum spp. infections that have been discussed in the literature. These findings indicate that infection review programs should consider investigation of possible Ochrobactrum spp. outbreaks if these bacteria are clinically isolated in more than one patient and that Ochrobactrum spp. are more important pathogens than previously thought.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1797
Pages (from-to)1-30
Number of pages30
JournalMicroorganisms
Volume8
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2020

Keywords

  • Environmental bacteria
  • Nosocomial infection
  • Ochrobactrum

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