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A 49-year-old male, chronic alcoholic presented to ER with complaints of fever, progressive lethargy and confusion for 2-3 days. On examination, Hypotension Tachycardia Distended diffusely tender abdomen Positive fluid wave The doctor advised USG of the abdomen which revealed irregular outline of liver with coarsened echotexture with gross ascites. Paracentesis of the ascites was done and sent for examination which revealed, WBC count- 1000/ microL Neutrophils - 40% All of the following are true about the most common organisms causing the above condition except: -
Ferment glucose with acid production
Reduce nitrates to nitrites
Oxidase negative
Phenylalanine deaminase positive
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