A Gram negative bacteria, oxidase negative; the most suspected organism is?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to identify a Gram-negative, oxidase-negative bacterium based on the given information and possibly related to color reactions in tubes shown in the image.

More Information

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a Gram-negative, oxidase-negative bacterium commonly found in healthcare-associated infections.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing oxidase-positive and oxidase-negative organisms, which can lead to incorrect identification.

Sources

• Flow Chart of Gram Negative Organisms - medicine.osu.edu