Excluding Enterobacteriaceae, name the second most common gram-negative bacilli encountered in clinical specimens.

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Pseudomonas is the second most common gram-negative bacilli encountered in clinical specimens after Enterobacteriaceae. Pseudomonas can cause a wide range of infections, including pneumonia and sepsis, and is often associated with hospital-acquired infections. Burkholderia, Ralstonia, and Vibrio are less commonly encountered in clinical specimens.

Excluding Enterobacteriaceae, Name the Second Most Common Gram-Negative Bacilli Encountered