18.2). Incubation of MacConkey Agar plates under increased CO2has been reported to reduce growth andrecovery of a number of strains of Gram-negative bacilli. Adherence to epithelial cells and mucin Nurses arefrequently involved in obtaining and transporting samples from the patient to the laboratory. Pseudomonas, Burkholderia and Stenotrophomonas species are non-fastidious and will grow on trypticase soy agar, 5% blood agar, chocolate agar and on less complex media. [5], A pure bacterial culture remains essential for the study of its virulence, its antibiotic susceptibility, and its genome sequence in order to facilitate the understanding and treatment of caused diseases. A biohazard cabinet must be used and all other safety procedures employed according to biosafety level (BSL)-3 guidelines. MacConkey Medium. I salute you for the nice explanations in Microbiology you regularly upload in Facebook. Pseudomonas fluorescens Heavy growth may produce a greenish-gold fluorescent pigment. Only gold members can continue reading. Burkholderia mallei, the aetiologic agent of glanders, is a listed disease by the Office International des pizooties (OIE), also known as the World Organization for Animal Health. http://tesi.cab.unipd.it/44793/1/Don%C3%A0_Alberto.pdf. Pseudomonas fluorescens P. fluorescens and P. putida do not possess distinctive colony morphology or odor. Lactose-fermenting microorganisms will produce organic acids, particularly lactic acid, which will lower the pH. Biology 2EE3 - Lab 1 Winter 2023 1.2 Growth of bacteria on MacConkey agar In this lab, you will grow four bacterial cultures (Lactose-positive Escherichia coli, Lactose-negative Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus, and Pseudomonas fluorescens) on MacConkey agar to assess some of their physiological and metabolic properties. Thank you very much, should I know brief description of Transmission can also occur via arthropod bites. In humans, it is considered as an emerging nosocomial bacterial pathogen which is being isolated with increasing frequency from the airways of cystic fibrosis patients. If MAC is for non-fastidious Gram-negative bacilli, why would Enterococcus and Staphylococcus give a reaction on this medium? Even within lactose-fermenters, species will show a varying rate of growth. PFGE was performed on 19 available P. fluorescens isolates from blood or catheter cultures. On MacConkey agar, Pseudomonas spp. Flagella provide motility and act as adhesins to mucin and respiratory epithelial cells. Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas and Burkholderia species have a worldwide distribution. 2001, Matchett etal. The epidemiology of the infection and the di It was stored in the refrigerator. Some strains of P. aeruginosa do not produce pigments and are highly mucoid. A single prokaryotic, flagellated "P. putida F1" organism. Nei soggetti immunodepressi, P. fluorescens pu annidarsi nel tratto orofaringeo e dare infezioni post-trasfusionali e respiratorie. grazie mille. Elastase (LasB and LasA) Growth on MacConkey Agar. You are not required to obtain permission to distribute this article, provided that you credit the author and journal. Mannitol is a fermentable carbohydrate. 1.07624 and Pseudomonas CFC selektiv supplement art. Certolizumab Pegol e il suo ruolo contro il TNFa, Obesit in et pediatrica: una patologia da non sottovalutare, 28 febbraio 1953: 70 anni fa la scoperta del DNA, Colonie piatte e rosa con aloni rosa scuro (dato dalla precipitazione dei sali biliari), Colonie rosa senza precipitazione di sali biliari, Parzialmente o completamente inibito. However, cases of human-to-human transmission have been reported. Il riconoscimento delle colonie di P. fluorescens possibile attraverso laiuto di una lampada UV, poich produce siderofori che emettono fluorescenza giallo-verde. L'agar MacConkey un terreno di coltura solido selettivo e differenziale, ideato da Alfred Theodore MacConkey, selettivo per i batteri Gram negativi. Tatuaggio infetto: come riconoscerlo e cosa fare? Functions 2007). are thin, rod-shaped, non spore-forming gram-negative bacilli with a guanine/cytosine content of 57-68 mol%. In a preferred embodiment, selective growth of P. fluorescens is effected by the combination of Irgasan, carbenicillin and nitrofurantoin in a bacteriological medium comprising suitable nutrients for its growth. LPS is involved in adherence and invasion and its lipid A part mediates inflammation and tissue damage. The colonies of P. aeruginosa are large (34mm), flat, spreading, greenish-blue with a serrated edge and a characteristic fruity, grape-like odour of aminoacetophenone. The addition of salt supplies the important electrolytes needed for transport and osmotic balance. Based on the ability to ferment lactose, different species will yield colonies in varying appearance on a MacConkey medium. [2]MacConkey agar contains the essential nutrients required for microorganism growth. It is nonsporeforming and is motile by one or more flagella. Lactose monohydrate is the fermentable source of carbohydrate. This makes MAC a powerful tool in differentiating and isolating bacterial species from the sample source. The culture was isolated from pre-filter tanks and has applications in bioinformatics, water testing, and antimicrobial preservative testing. Adherence to epithelial cells and invasion, resistance to phagocytosis, serum resistance, and production of proinflammatory cytokines Mutagenesis experiments have shown that a functional type III secretion system is required for the full pathogenicity of B. mallei in animal models of infection (Ulrich & DeShazer 2004). Burkholderia mallei is a host-adapted pathogen, causing glanders (pulmonary and nasal forms) or farcy (the skin form) in the Equidae population. I batteri che fermentano il lattosio si presentano sotto forma di colonie con varie sfumature di rosso poich producono acidi misti che fanno scendere il pH. Nel 1956 lo studioso M. Dransfiel del dipartimento di Botanica dellUniversit di Nottingham (Inghilterra), piastrando del percolato di suolo sul terreno di coltura Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), per verificare gli effetti di trattamenti chimici sulle popolazioni fungine del suolo, scopr alcune colonie batteriche che avevano prodotto un pigmento inaspettato, di colore verde-blu. A major function of this secretion system is to secrete virulence-associated proteins into target cells of the host organism. Lagier JC, Edouard S, Pagnier I, Mediannikov O, Drancourt M, Raoult D. Current and past strategies for bacterial culture in clinical microbiology. Pseudomonas un genere di batteri appartenenti alla famiglia delle Pseudomonadaceae.Il nome significa falsa unit (dal greco: , pseuds, "falso" e , mnos, "singola unit"); deriva dalla abitudine di questi batteri a disporsi a coppie di cellule che osservate al microscopio sembrano una sola cellula.Alcuni microbiologi lo battezzarono cos all'inizio del XX secolo 18.6). 2007). Burkholderia mallei once had a wide geographical distribution but now is mainly seen in China and Mongolia with pockets of infection in India, Iraq, Turkey and the Philippines. It is still widely used in the clinical laboratory to identify causal agents from a patient (i.e., stool sample). Pseudomonas fluorescens is 1 of the less virulent members of the Pseudomonadaceae family. Burkholderia mallei is the causative agent of glanders, a disease of livestock that particularly affects horses, mules, and donkeys (Table 18.1). Micro-organisms of the genus Pseudomonas and especially P. fluorescens are suitable for such a study because they are ubiquitously distributed in water and soil and can produce a very wide range of secondary metabolites such as siderophores [ 11 ], plant hormone regulators [ 12 ], phenazine derivatives [ 13 ], 2,4-diacetylphloglucinol [ 14 ], Il nome P. Pseudomonas (dal gr. Pyocyanin, a bluish pigment unique to P. aeruginosa, gives the blue-green colour associated with many cultures. MAC is essentially a versatile foundation, in which additional substrates, such as sorbitol, can be incorporated for further differentiation. As P. aeruginosa is resistant to many antimicrobials, it frequently causes infection in animals undergoing antibiotic treatment or in immunocompromised hosts. Virulence factors such as capsular material, LuxI and LuxR quorum-sensing signals, a possible antigenic variation system and a type III secretion system have been reported for B. mallei. The genome contains numerous insertion sequence elements and a vast number of simple sequence repeats. Direct microscopy from specimens is of little diagnostic use as Pseudomonas, Burkholderia and Stenotrophomonas are medium-sized, Gram-negative rods with no other distinctive characteristics. (1, 6, and 10) Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram negative, non-sporing motile rod P. aeruginosaproduces large, flat, spreading colonies which are often haemolytic and usually pigment-producing. Burkholderia pseudomallei is the aetiological agent of melioidosis, a disease in which treatment failures and relapses are common, with pneumonia as the most common clinical presentation. Burkholderia pseudomallei is motile via its flagella. A medium that can perform this function is now known as a selective medium. Table 18.2 Yersinia enterocolitica may appear as small, non-lactose fermenting colonies afterincubation at room temperature. 18.6). Pseudomonas aeruginosa is found infrequently as part of the microbial flora of healthy animals. Pls continue your service to Microbiology, Dr. Manjunath Ramanna These may also be atypical in certain biochemical reactions, making them difficult to identify. While working for the 'Royal Commission' on sewage disposal, his role was to inspect drinking water sources for gram negative enteric organisms. P. koreensis was first isolated from Korean agricultural soils. Motility, adherence to mucin The toxins are involved in epithelial cell damage and in the inhibition of phagocytic cells. Tissue damage Any healthcare professionals handling these patient samples must be adequately trainedin orderto avoid contamination of the samples or accidental exposure and spread of potential pathogens.[6][7]. Exotoxin A (ADP-ribosyl-transferase) As P. aeruginosa is resistant to many antimicrobials, it frequently causes infection in animals undergoing antibiotic treatment or in immunocompromised hosts. Some strains of Proteus may swarm on this medium. Interestingly, pyocyanin can colour pus and stain wool a greenish blue. Alkaline protease Gram-negative bacteria, like P. fluorescens, do not retain the primary stain due to their thin cell walls and higher lipid content. Humphries RM, Linscott AJ. putida (6). Altogether, MacConkey agar only grows gram-negative bacteria, and those bacteria will appear differently based on their lactose fermenting ability as well as the rate of fermentation and the presence of a capsule or not. Pseudomonas spp. Most strains give a clear zone of haemolysis on blood agar (Fig. no. Glanders is now rare as there has been considerable success in the global eradication of this disease, principally owing to the fact that B. mallei is an obligate parasite with a restricted host range and, in addition, effective tests are available to detect carriers of the infection. Burkholderia mallei is the causative agent of glanders, a disease of livestock that particularly affects horses, mules, and donkeys (Table 18.1). Identification Migula. MAC's selective and differentiating properties as a culture medium allow isolating colonies of pure bacterial culture from a source sample. Morency-Potvin P, Schwartz DN, Weinstein RA. 70143, because . Pseudomonas aeruginosa on tryptic soy agar. 18.3). P. aeruginosa occurs in both rough and smooth lipopolysaccharide (LPS) forms (Sadovskaya etal. Ltd, Technical data:MacConkey Agar, Science Prof Online (SPO): MacConkey Agar. MacConkey agar without bile salt- It uses both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. aeruginosa. Pyoverdin, once called fluorescin, will fluoresce under ultra-violet light. Phospholipase C (haemolysin) It is likely that variation in simple sequence repeats in key genes provide a mechanism for generating antigenic variation. It has emerged as an opportunistic pathogen in animals and immunocompromised humans. Studies have indicated that virulence of selected B. pseudomallei isolates is variable and dependent on factors such as iron bioavailability, inoculum size and host risk factors (Ulett etal. Pili are the major adhesins implicated in the initial attachment phase to host tissues. After overnight incubation at 37C, check the growth of the organisms and colony morphology. In humans, the clinical signs of melioidosis (also referred to as Whitmores disease) vary greatly from an asymptomatic presentation to a fatal septicaemia. This bacterium is a highly pathogenic microorganism for both humans and animals. The genome contains numerous insertion sequence elements and a vast number of simple sequence repeats. Zoonotic transmission has not been documented. I got the HI MEDIA Biochemical test results as follows: Citrate test +ve, Lysine +ve, Ornithine +ve, Urease +ve, Phenylalanine deamination -ve, Nitrate reduction -ve, H2S Production +ve, Glucose -ve, Adonitol-ve, Lactose -ve, Arabinose +ve, Sorbitol-ve. MacConkey agar is considered a useful selective medium for the recovery of most of the Pseudomonas species. Log In or Register a > to continue Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is part of the normal microflora of the mouth and cloacae of healthy snakes (Hejnar etal. 2003, Althouse & Lu 2005). Base tested with Pseudomonas CN selektiv supplement art. Studies have indicated that virulence of selected B. pseudomallei isolates is variable and dependent on factors such as iron bioavailability, inoculum size and host risk factors (Ulett etal. 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Therefore, they are able to hold the counter-stain, safranin . They have a predilection for aqueous environments, surviving well in them. The present invention provides methods and compositions for the specific detection of Pseudomonas fluorescens and for the selective growth of this bacterium. Commercial selective media are available for P. aeruginosa and usually contain cetrimide, acetamide, nitrofurantoin, or 9-chloro-9(4-diethylaminophenyl)-9,10-dihydro-10-phenylacridine hydrochloride. Burkholderia mallei is a host-adapted pathogen, causing glanders (pulmonary and nasal forms) or farcy (the skin form) in the Equidae population. Burkholderia pseudomallei is the aetiological agent of melioidosis, a disease in which treatment failures and relapses are common, with pneumonia as the most common clinical presentation. 18.2) and XLD agars. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is classified as a member of the fluorescent pseudomonad group which produce pyoverdin. Some species produce soluble pigments and most will grow on MacConkey agar as lactose non-fermenters as well as converting nitrate to nitrite or nitrogen gas. MacConkey agar is a selective and differential media used for the isolation and differentiation of non-fastidious gram-negative rods, particularly members of the family Enterobacteriaceae and the genus Pseudomonas. P. fluorescens, P. putida, P. luteola). Download Genome Learn about our Enhanced Authentication Initiative. Transmission can also occur via arthropod bites. This gives McConkey agar its differentiating property. SUMMARY: A study of phytopathogenic pseudomonads was begun, but it was found that they could not easily be differentiated from the commonly occurring soil- and water-inhabiting fluorescent pseudomonads. Both of these species have been identified as potential agents of bioterrorism (category B biothreat agents). The colonies of P. aeruginosa are large (34mm), flat, spreading, greenish-blue with a serrated edge and a characteristic fruity, grape-like odour of aminoacetophenone. In continuo aggiornamento in campo microbiologico. Check turbidity and subculture on solid media like blood agar and MacConkey agar. Pseudomonas fluorescens oxygen requirements: Obligate aerobes All bacteria are characterized into one of five different groups based on their general shape. Is it possible to get a colorless bacterial lawn of E. coli on Macconkey agar? Feces culture. MacConkey agar (MAC) is a bacterial culture medium named after bacteriologist Alfred T. MacConkey (1861-1931). The cultures for P. aeruginosa, B. pseudomallei and B. mallei are incubated aerobically at 3537C for 2448 hours. They have a strict aerobic respiratory metabolism with oxygen but in exceptional cases, nitrate has also been used as an alternative that allows anaerobic growth.. Aerobic bacilli measure around 0.5 to 0.8 m by 1.5 to 3.0 m. P. fluorescens complex isolates have been recovered from many environmental sources, and are frequently associated with plants and soils []. The skin form is also characterized by the formation of tubercle-like nodules, usually along the cutaneous lymphatics, which frequently ulcerate. Many pathogenic gram-negatives can be differentiated by MAC, especially bacterial gastroenteritis causing species. If the specimen to be cultured is on a swab, roll the swab over a small area of the agar surface. Yellow or grey nodules occur on the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is resistant to many antimicrobials (Denton & Kerr 1998) and mainly causes hospital-acquired infections in humans. 3) per essere sottoposte alle prove biochimiche quali il test dellossidasi, il test di fermentazione/ossidazione degli zuccheri. Another example is the addition of antibiotics for testing drug resistance. These may also be atypical in certain biochemical reactions, making them difficult to identify. Gram-negative bacterial species will still form colonies, but colonies will have a white appearance as there will be no change in pH in the absence of lactose fermentation. Other virulence factors of note include the ability to form a biofilm, adherence and the ability to invade respiratory epithelial cells (Di Bonaventura etal. Isolated from soil, plants, water surfaces, rarely from clinical samples. Predisposing causes include trauma to tissue (burns and wounds), debilitation due to malignancy or immunodeficiency and an imbalance in the normal flora, often caused by antibiotic therapy. 2001) and one of the factors facilitating its persistence in the body. Based on the physiological characteristic, the bacteria had optimal temperature for growth with the range of 25-35C, optimal pH 7-8, and able to solubilize phosphate, nitrification,. When pyoverdin is combined with pyocyanin, the bright green colour characteristic of P. aeruginosa is expressed. ), which permits others to distribute the work, provided that the article is not altered or used commercially. 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Media such as Pseudomonas agar P (BD Diagnostics) (Fig. Primary lesions occur at the point of entry (skin or mucosal surfaces) with dissemination via the lymphatic system and dissemination by the bloodstream. 2000). Koneman's - Testo-atlante di microbiologia diagnostica, https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Agar_MacConkey&oldid=119914414, licenza Creative Commons Attribuzione-Condividi allo stesso modo, batteri fortemente fermentanti il lattosio che producono colonie rosse con un'area circostante di precipitazione dei sali biliari (ad esempio, batteri fermentanti il lattosio seguendo la via 2,3-butilenglicole producono colonie rosse senza la precipitazione dei sali biliari (ad esempio, batteri debolmente fermentanti il lattosio che formano colonie che possono apparire, dopo 24 ore, incolore per poi diventare lievemente rosate tra le 24 e le 48 ore (ad esempio. Pseudomonas, Burkholderia and Stenotrophomonas species are non-fastidious and will grow on trypticase soy agar, 5% blood agar, chocolate agar and on less complex media. fluorescence. Infected Equidae are the reservoir for B. mallei. In humans, it is considered as an emerging nosocomial bacterial pathogen which is being isolated with increasing frequency from the airways of cystic fibrosis patients. Introduction. Both old and new kinds of diagnostic characters, cytological, physiological and biochemical . This microorganism has also been isolated from the semen of boars and bulls, diminishing semen quality and viability and resulting in impaired fertilization and embryonic development in vitro (Bielanski etal. The toxins are involved in epithelial cell damage and in the inhibition of phagocytic cells. The manifestations of the disease depend on the extent and distribution of the lesions in the animal. Cultivation on TSI (Hajn) Agar A triple sugar iron agar (TSI) tube inoculated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and incubated at Pyorubin and pyomelanin are less commonly produced, develop slowly and are seen best by growing the strains on nutrient agar slants at room temperature for up to two weeks. The respiratory tract is the most common site of infection. 2003, Althouse & Lu 2005). and . However, cases of human-to-human transmission have been reported. do not fluorescens under UV light and grow poorly [7]. and . This structure can form a viscous gel surrounding the bacteria and help in the generation of biofilms involved in adherence. 2001). P. fluorescens conosciuto principalmente per aver creato problemi nellindustria alimentare, presenta diversi fattori di virulenza che rendono i ceppi anche patogeni per luomo. Am a student of food and technology, working on the microbiology of pap was like been in the dark cos I was just following manual instructions without having a full understanding of my project work but now I know better. It has emerged as an opportunistic pathogen in animals and immunocompromised humans. MacConkey agar is designed to grow Gram-negative bacteria and also contains crystal violet dye which inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria. L'agar MacConkey contiene, inoltre, il lattosio come unica fonte di carboidrati ed il rosso neutro (un colorante che vira al rosso allorch il pH del mezzo scende al di sotto di 6,8). Heat to boiling to dissolve the mediumcompletely. What do the dark pink colonies on MacConkey (MAC) agar? Burkholderia mallei and B. pseudomallei are among the most dangerous bacteria to work with in a laboratory. However, direct microscopy of Gram-stained smears with B. pseudomallei will often reveal small Gram-negative bacilli with bipolar staining, safety pin appearance. fluorescens. It is selective for Gram negative species (meaning the growth of Gram positive species is inhibited). Human disease cases can present as localized, suppurative cutaneous infections, pulmonary infections, bloodstream infections or suppurative chronic infections of the skin. It also protects the bacterium from phagocytosis. Shouldnt they show no growth? Pseudomonas aeruginosa will also grow on many of the selective media intended for the Enterobacteriaceae such as MacConkey, brilliant green and XLD agars. (Lab 4) . Pseudomonas aeruginosa is classified as a member of the fluorescent pseudomonad group which produce pyoverdin. Buongiorno, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a member of the genus Pseudomonas. The process of fermentation produces acid which is detected by a phenol red indicator. Le colonie si presentavano lisce, traslucide e biancastre; sul terreno PDA si poteva riconoscere 2 colorazioni differenti: un pigmento blu intenso e fluorescente legato alla cellula e un pigmento idrosolubile verdastro diffuso nel terreno. Growth promotion test in accordance with the current version of DIN EN ISO 11133. The disease is characterized by a high fever, with respiratory clinical signs such as swollen nostrils, catarrhal nasal discharge, lymphadenopathy, dyspnea, and pneumonia. It is used in the differentiation of lactose fermenting from lactose non-fermenting gram-negative bacteria. Per lisolamento di P.fluorescens da campioni alimentari contaminati si utilizza il terreno selettivo Pseudomonas Agar Base (PAB) addizionato con cetramide, fucidina e cefaloridina (CFC supplement). Both of these species have been identified as potential agents of bioterrorism (category B biothreat agents). Media such as Pseudomonas agar P (BD Diagnostics) (Fig. Ps. Main virulence factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa The acid helps in the fermentation of Staphylococcal species. General information. Virulence determinants Commercial selective media are available for P. aeruginosa and usually contain cetrimide, acetamide, nitrofurantoin, or 9-chloro-9(4-diethylaminophenyl)-9,10-dihydro-10-phenylacridine hydrochloride. validated cycle. Strains of P. aeruginosa produce the water-soluble diffusible pigments pyocyanin (blue, phenazine pigment), pyoverdin (water-soluble yellow-green or yellow-brown pigment), pyorubin (red) and pyomelanin (dark brown) (Fig. Malleobactin is a siderophore involved in iron acquisition (Alice etal. The genus Pseudomonas (sensu stricto) represents the rRNA homology group 1 with the type species Pseudomonas aeruginosa which is the most important veterinary pathogen in the genus Pseudomonas followed by P. fluorescens. Infections occur via contaminated food or water, from aerosols and contact with contaminated ground via skin abrasions or wounds. The BD Phoenix analyzer, confirmed the following isolates: Grimontia hollisae, Pseudomonas oryzihabitans, Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes, Tatumella ptyseos, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Klebsiella pneumonia subsp. In these animals, it can be found on skin and mucous membranes, particularly the gastrointestinal tract. Table 18.1 Consequently, DNA/RNA hybridization confirmed the presence of five diverse rRNA groups (rRNA groups I-V) (Palleroni et al. Di y l lng cha vitamine trong mt vi loi vi sinh vt (/g trng lng kh) Enterobacter Pseudomonas Clostridium Torulopin Vitamine acrogenes fluorescens butyricum utilis Acid 249 210 250 500 nicotinic Riboflavin 44 67 55 49 Thiamine 11 26 9 6.2 Piridoxin 7 6 6 - Acid 140 91 93 130 pantotenic Acid folic 14 9 3 2.8 Biotin 4 7 - 1.8 +Enzyme: Nh nhng sinh . I batteri che non fermentano il lattosio, invece, formano colonie trasparenti od incolori. 2007). Interestingly, pyocyanin can colour pus and stain wool a greenish blue. Red colonies and medium, indicative of an alkaline reaction, are seen on brilliant green (Fig. These may also be atypical in certain biochemical reactions, making them difficult to identify. All bacteria were cocci-shaped except a few bacilli. Pili are the major adhesins implicated in the initial attachment phase to host tissues. This book is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) MAC is one of the many bacterial cultures clinical microbiologists utilize for diagnostic testing. To Prepare Pseudomonas CN Agar. As a result, they can be problematic in hospital settings. Members of the Pseudomonas, Burkholderia and Stenotrophomonas genera grow in broth blood culture systems within the five-day standard incubation guideline. Selective agar containing inhibitors such as cetrimide can also be used for isolation and presumptive identification. 1996 ). In addition to Pseudomonas, two of these genera are of significance in veterinary medicine: Burkholderia and Stenotrophomonas. Pasteurella species (including Pasteurella multocida) will not grow on MacConkey Agar. [10] Pseudomonas putida is a aerobic, gram negative, rod shaped bacteria. Burkholderia mallei once had a wide geographical distribution but now is mainly seen in China and Mongolia with pockets of infection in India, Iraq, Turkey and the Philippines.