What is the Unknown Bacteria with Unique Characteristics?

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http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/112257-help-me-identify-a-bacteria/its catalase +, oxidase +, ferments glucose and produces gas from the process, and is a gram + facultative anaerobe and its highly resistant to antibiotics and motile + and has been seen to grow up to temps of 103°F, colonies are white and turn slightly yellowish, orange after 2-3 days, small punctiform colonies. Colony elevation is raised. Colony margin varies from complete to irregular, odor is pungent and has an odor of ammonia after several days pictures shown in link
 
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@Xinna -

Good, well written question. I do not know of any regular posters here who could help. Is this some kind of of assignment or is it part of your work?
The CDC has a pathogen identification service. Hospitals often refer this kind of problem to them.
 
Xinna said:
http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/112257-help-me-identify-a-bacteria/its catalase +, oxidase +, ferments glucose and produces gas from the process, and is a gram + facultative anaerobe and its highly resistant to antibiotics and motile + and has been seen to grow up to temps of 103°F, colonies are white and turn slightly yellowish, orange after 2-3 days, small punctiform colonies. Colony elevation is raised. Colony margin varies from complete to irregular, odor is pungent and has an odor of ammonia after several days pictures shown in link
In order to not destroy christmas for all of us! Please don't forget post your findings here if you find the answer elsewhere.

I like the question but couldn't guess. I suppose you would need to consult som serious database.

Another clue to be used for "common things" is WHERE you sampled or found these initially? In a human or elsewhere?

And are all characteristics conifdent enough?

I coulnt see the scale. How many um are the rods?

/Fredrik