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* Facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming, Gram negative bacilli |
* Facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming, Gram negative bacilli |
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* ''E. aerogines'' and ''E. cloacae'' are most important species |
* ''E. aerogines'' and ''E. cloacae'' are most important species |
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== Epidemiology == |
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* Populations at risk |
* Populations at risk |
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** Mechanical ventilation |
** Mechanical ventilation |
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** Immunocompromised |
** Immunocompromised |
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* Sites of infection |
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** Urinary tract |
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** Respiratory tract |
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** Bacteremia |
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== Clinical Presentation == |
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* Urinary tract infections |
* Urinary tract infections |
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Revision as of 19:39, 9 October 2019
Microbiology
- Facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming, Gram negative bacilli
- E. aerogines and E. cloacae are most important species
- Have an inducible beta lactamase
Epidemiology
- Populations at risk
- Mechanical ventilation
- Immunocompromised
Clinical Presentation
- Urinary tract infections
- Bacteremia
- Endocarditis
- Meningitis
