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Citrobacter
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 10:52 — aemtek
Fungal Group:
Enterobacteriaceae
Genus:
Citrobacter
Distribution:
It is one of the more frequent environmentally isolated contaminants than other members of Enterobacteriaceae.
Substrate:
Citrobacter has been reported as isolated from soil, water, sewage and food.
Pathogenicity:
Citrobacter is a known opportunistic pathogen.
Notes On Identification:
Differentiating characteristics of Citrobacter from other in the family are its ability to utilize Citrate, production of gas and inability to utilize lysine decarboxylase.