Pathogens
Chryseobacterium species

Chryseobacterium species

General Information

Gram-negative bacilli. Formerly classified as Flavobacterium.
The most pathogenic in this group is Chryseobacterium meningosepticum, was reclassified to the genus Elizabethkingia.

  • C. indologenes although ubiquitous in nature, mainly found in soil and water, is an uncommon human pathogen, but the number of reported cases is increasing.
  • It can cause serious infections, particularly among the immunocompromised. Most often hospital acquired, associated with immunosuppression or indwelling catheters.
  • Hospital acquired and associated with immunocompromised hosts
  • Bacteremia
  • Peritonitis
  • Pneumonia and empyema
  • Pyelonephritis and cystitis
  • Meningitis
  • Central venous catheter associated infections