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= Identification =
= ''Enterobacter'' spp. =
 
 
== Identification ==
 
   
 
* Facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming, Gram negative bacilli
 
* Facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming, Gram negative bacilli
 
* ''E. aerogines'' and ''E. cloacae'' are most important species
 
* ''E. aerogines'' and ''E. cloacae'' are most important species
   
== Background ==
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= Background =
   
 
* Populations at risk
 
* Populations at risk
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* Have an inducible beta lactamase
 
* Have an inducible beta lactamase
   
== Infections ==
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= Infections =
   
 
* Urinary tract infections
 
* Urinary tract infections
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* Endocarditis
 
* Endocarditis
 
* Meningitis
 
* Meningitis
 
== Treatment ==
 
 
* Often resistant to penicillin and ampicillin
 
* Vancomycin
 

Revision as of 07:04, 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