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The extending spectrum of human infection cause by Sphingomonas paucimobilis in paediatric population


Sheetal Goenka1 , Dimple Kasana2*
Page No. 69-71


Abstract

Sphingomonas paucimobilis is a Gram-negative bacillus that does not ferment glucose and is found in both the natural environment and hospitals. Although Sphingomonas paucimobilis, a non-fermenting Gram-negative bacillus, is considered to be of minimal clinical importance, there are several reports of infections with this organism in the literature. Because of the bacteria's low virulence nature, no mortality have been associated to S.paucimobilis infections.


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