Achromobacter denitrificans
Synonyms
Achromobacter xylosoxidans
Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. denitrificans
Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. xylosoxidans
Alcaligenes denitrificans subsp. xylosoxidans
Alcaligenes denitrificans subsp. xylosoxydans
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.