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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Enterobacter'' species}}
[[Category:Gram-negative bacilli]]
[[Category:Gram-negative bacilli]]

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Identification

  • Facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming, Gram negative bacilli
  • E. aerogines and E. cloacae are most important species

Background

  • Populations at risk
    • Mechanical ventilation
    • Immunocompromised
  • Sites of infection
    • Urinary tract
    • Respiratory tract
    • Bacteremia
  • Have an inducible beta lactamase

Infections

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Bacteremia
  • Endocarditis
  • Meningitis