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= ''Enterobacter'' spp. = |
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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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= Background = |
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* Populations at risk |
* Populations at risk |
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* Have an inducible beta lactamase |
* Have an inducible beta lactamase |
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= Infections = |
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* Urinary tract infections |
* Urinary tract infections |
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* Endocarditis |
* Endocarditis |
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* Meningitis |
* Meningitis |
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== Treatment == |
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* Often resistant to penicillin and ampicillin |
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* Vancomycin |
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Revision as of 11:04, 12 August 2019
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
