Enterobacter species

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