myroides odoratimimus myroides odoratimimus myroides odoratimimus is an obligate aerobic, gram negative bacterium. although it has been isolated from a range of bodily fluids, it is a rare opportunistic pathogen. myroides species are commonly found in the environment. infections can occur following contact with contaminated water. in this context, pericardial effusion, pericarditis, pneumonia, soft tissue infection, septic shock, and urinary tract infection were already associated with these microorganisms. however, neurological infections were rarely reported in literature. myroides odoratimimus scientific classification domain: bacteria phylum: bacteroidota class: flavobacteriia order: flavobacteriales family: flavobacteriaceae genus: myroides species: myroides odoratimimusvancanneyt et al. 1996