Eikenella
| Eikenella corrodens | Methylobacterium | |
| Normal flora of human | + | – |
| Spectrum of Disease and Infections | Human bite wound infection | Bacteremia and peritonitis in patients undergoing chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis |
| Gram Staining | Slender, medium length gram (-) straight rod with rounded ends. | Short medium-length gram (-) bacillus vacuolated, pale staining, may resist decolorization |
Colonial appearance and characteristic Medium: BA | Hallmark characteristic: pitting / corroding the agar Improved detection: Selective media + clindamycin |
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| TESTS | ||
| Catalase | – | + |
| Xylose-oxidizing | – | + |
| Indole | – | – |
