Bacteria

Enterobacter Aerogenes Identifying bacteria may seem like a daunting task, but if approached slowly and methodically it can be achieved. The objective assigned to each individual in Dr. Robbins microbiology lab was to identify a randomly chosen bacterium. I chose test tube number forty-six. Upon selection, I immediately conducted a gram stain to determine if the unknown was gram negative, gram positive, and find out cell morphology. I discovered that my unknown was a gram-negative …

…It can be found in fresh water, soil, sewage, plants, vegetables, and human and animal feces. The species enterobacter aerogenes is most notable for being an opportunistic pathogen, causing burn, wound, and urinary tract infections. Sometimes, E. aerogenes can cause septicemia or meningitis. Identifying my bacteria was not an easy task. But after a little perseverance and patience I was able to come to a conclusion as to the identity and occurrence of my bacteria.