NCIt definition : A species of aerobic, Gram positive, cocci shaped bacteria assigned to the phylum
Actinobacteria. This species is oxidase positive, nonencapsulated, non spore forming
and hydrolyzes esculin. K. kristinae is part of the normal flora of the skin but may
have pathogenic potential in surgical patients.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Kocuria kristinae.;