The type species of gram negative, aerobic bacteria in the genus ACHROMOBACTER. Previously in the genus ALCALIGENES, the classification and nomenclature of this species has been frequently emended. The two subspecies, Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. denitrificans and Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. xylosoxidans are associated with infections.

Synonyms: Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. denitrificans, Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. xylosoxidans, Alcaligenes denitrificans subsp. xylosoxydans, Alcaligenes denitrificans subsp. xylosoxidans, txid85698, Achromobacter xylosoxidans, txid32002, Achromobacter denitrificans

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infection: coordinate with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS ,2006 (2004) ,2006; see ACHROMOBACTER XYLOSOXIDANS 2004-2005

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D042441