Beijerincki

Beijerincki is a genus of Gram-negative, aerobic, motile bacteria. They belong to the family Enterobacteriaceae. The genus was first described in 1994 and is named after the Dutch microbiologist Martinus Beijerinck. Beijerincki species are typically found in soil and water environments.

The genus Beijerincki currently contains only one species, Beijerincki vanderkooji. This species was isolated from a patient with a urinary tract infection. Beijerincki vanderkooji is a facultative anaerobe that ferments glucose and other carbohydrates. It is oxidase-negative and catalase-positive. Beijerincki vanderkooji is typically susceptible to a wide range of antibiotics, including ampicillin, cephalothin, and tetracycline.

Beijerincki vanderkooji has been associated with opportunistic infections in humans, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. While it is not a common pathogen, it can cause urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and bacteremia. Further research is needed to fully understand the clinical significance and pathogenic potential of Beijerincki species. The taxonomic status of Beijerincki is still under investigation, and it is possible that other species may be identified or reclassified into this genus in the future.