Hafnia alvei infection

Definition:

The genus Hafnia, a member of the family Enterobacteriaceae, is occasionally implicated in both intestinal and extraintestinal infections in humans. Hafnia alvei is a facultative anaerobic opportunistic pathogen that is also known to play a role in microbial food spoilage. This species has been isolated from a wide range of nosocomial infections, including septicaemia, as well as respiratory, enteric, and urinary tract infections.

References:

[1]. J Michael Janda, et al. The genus Hafnia: from soup to nuts. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2006 Jan;19(1):12-8. [Content Brief]

[2]. Jia-Yi Tan, et al. Gene clusters of Hafnia alvei strain FB1 important in survival and pathogenesis: a draft genome perspective. Gut Pathog. 2014 Jul 15;6:29. [Content Brief]

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