B. cepacia complex is a group of 9 closely related species. First described in 1950 as cause of onion sour skin. Naturally abundant in soil, water, and plant surfaces
Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium measuring 1-5 µm long. Can survive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. Produces fluorescent blue-green pigments under UV light. Has a genome of 5.2-7 million base pairs with 65% G+C content
Gram-negative bacteria found in soil and water. Rod-shaped, measuring 0.5-1.5 micrometers in length. Contains single circular chromosome with 7 million base pairs. Composed of at least 20 different genomovars
CREON is a delayed-release capsule containing porcine-derived lipases, proteases, and amylases. Indicated for treating exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in adults and children
Pseudomonas is a ubiquitous, gram-negative bacterium found in moist environments. More than 50% of humans carry Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Organisms exhibit innate antibiotic resistance and can develop new resistance
Gram-negative, aerobic bacterium with peritrichous flagella. Found in wet environments and produces acid from xylose. Grows well on MacConkey agar and other inhibitory media. Usually resistant to antibiotics except ampicillin and carbenicillin