What organism is most likely identified from a culture of gram-negative rods with oxidase positive, glucose OF positive, and red pigment?

The identification of an organism based on specific biochemical and cultural characteristics is crucial in microbiology. In this case, the organism in question exhibits the following traits: it is a gram-negative rod, it is oxidase positive, it shows positive glucose oxidation fermentation (OF), and it produces a red pigment.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is well-known for certain biochemical traits, including being a gram-negative rod and having an oxidase positive response, making it a key differentiator among other potential candidates. Additionally, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is capable of utilizing glucose, which aligns with the positive result for the oxidation fermentation test.

The characteristic of producing a red pigment can also specifically refer to some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can produce a pigment known as pyocyanin. This pigment can appear blue-green or red depending on the specific strain and environmental conditions, further supporting its identification.

In contrast, while other organisms like Burkholderia species might share some characteristics (like being gram-negative and oxidase positive), they do not commonly exhibit the same combination of traits including the notable pyocyanin production or respond identifiably to the glucose test in the same manner. Thus, Pseudomonas aer