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Revision as of 17:02, 25 January 2022
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 Manifestations
- Urinary tract infections
- Bacteremia
- Endocarditis
- Meningitis
