Abstract: The genus Myroides  are gram-negative bacilli which are completely aerobic, non-motile, non-fermenting and yellow-pigmented with a characteristic fruity odor. Myroides  species are widely found in the environment, especially in water and soil, and are considered as low-grade opportunistic pathogens for humans. Myroides  infections are most commonly seen in immunocompromised patients and only rarely occur in immunocompetent patients. We here report the first confirmed catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) due to Myroides odoratimimus  in an immunocompetent patient. We also review the literature related to Myroides  infections.
Keywords: Myroides odoratimimus , CRBSI, immunocompetent patient