Sphingomonas paucimobilis infection

Definition:

Sphingomonas paucimobilis is a yellow-pigmented, non-fermentative, gram-negative bacillus found in water. This bacterium has been reported to cause nosocomial infections and is considered to originate from contaminated hospital environment and equipment.

References:

[1]. Han-Siong Toh, et al. Risk factors associated with Sphingomonas paucimobilis infection. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2011 Aug;44(4):289-95. [Content Brief]

[2]. M P Ryan, et al. Sphingomonas paucimobilis: a persistent Gram-negative nosocomial infectious organism. J Hosp Infect. 2010 Jul;75(3):153-7. [Content Brief]

[3]. Mehmet Mutlu, et al. Outbreak of Sphingomonas paucimobilis septicemia in a neonatal intensive care unit. Indian Pediatr. 2011 Sep;48(9):723-5. [Content Brief]

[4]. Mehmet Özdemir, et al. A rare cause of bacteremia in a pediatric patient with Down syndrome: Sphingomonas paucimobilis. Int J Med Sci. 2011;8(7):537-9. [Content Brief]

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