Instructions: Using the table below, identify whether the characteristics are positive (+), negative (-), or both

(+/-) for
each non-fermentative gram-negative bacilli.

Glucose
Pyocyani Growth
Oxidase Fluorescein Oxidatio 42 °C DNAse Motility
n on MAC
n

P. aeruginosa + + + + + - + +

P. fluorescens + - - + - - + +

P. putida + - + + - - + +

B. cepacia + - - + +/- - + +

S. maltophilia - - - +/- +/- + + +

A. baumanii - - - + + +/- + -

Reference:

MLS 2309 Clinical Bacteriology, Laboratory Module 11, Non-Fermentive Gram- Negative Bacilli & Coccobacilli
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