Kadambari Naik, MS
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Children’s Health System, Birmingham, Alabama

Linda Jeff, MA, MT(ASCP)
Associate Professor, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama

Janelle M. Chiasera, PhD
Associate Professor and Director, Medical Technology Program/Clinical Laboratory Science Program, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• describe the taxonomy of Cellulosimicrobium cellulans.
• name the most common types of infections associated with C cellulans and identify the main risk factors associated with infections.
• list the major characteristics that aid in the identification of C cellulans and explain how it is differentiated from related organisms.
• discuss problems with identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods used for C cellulans and describe appropriate treatment for infections with the organism.
• describe and compare the various laboratory techniques available for the diagnosis of catheter-related infections.