Authors
Maria E Navas, MD, MBA
Yarelix Roman, MLS(ASCP), MBA
Microbiology Laboratory
VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
Cleveland, Ohio
Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· discuss the conditions that predispose to infections with Eikenella corrodens;
· describe the microscopic morphology of Eikenella and the challenges it poses;
· identify the growth patterns of Eikenella corrodens;
· describe the main antimicrobials used for the treatment of Eikenella infections; and
· recognize the limitations and challenges of in vitro susceptibility testing of the organism.