Achromobacter xylosoxidans infection

Definition:

Achromobacter xylosoxidans, also known as Alcaligenes xylosoxidans, is an environmental opportunistic pathogen that causes nosocomial infections targeting immunocompromised patients suffering from cancer, advanced HIV, diabetes mellitus or chronic renal failure. This bacterium can rarely cause keratitis in patients who had worn contact lenses.

References:

[1]. Tim Holm Jakobsen, et al. Complete genome sequence of the cystic fibrosis pathogen Achromobacter xylosoxidans NH44784-1996 complies with important pathogenic phenotypes. PLoS One. 2013 Jul 22;8(7):e68484. [Content Brief]

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