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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