Clinical Significance of Enterobacter Species and Their Associated Diseases
Discover the characteristics and clinical significance of Enterobacter species, including E. aerogenes and E. agglomerans. Learn about their role as opportunistic pathogens, normal flora of the GI tract, transmission methods, and diseases they can cause, such as nosocomial infections and septicemia. Explore treatment options and the importance of proper management to prevent infections.
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ENTEROBACTER Species - E. Aerogenes - E. Agglomerans - E. Cloacae
Characteristics gram rod - encapsulated - motile - non-spore forming - facultative anaerobic - opportunistic pathogen Normal flora of GI tract IMViC: - - + + Citrate +
Clinical significance: Reservoirs - humans (normal flora of the GI tract) - animals - water - soil Transmission - direct contact - fecal-oral - contaminated fomites Toxins - LPS
Diseases Nosocomial Infections - skin infections (folliculitis, cellulitis and impetigo), skin abscesses (pustules, furuncles, carbuncles), and wound infections - bronchopneumonia and pulmonary abscesses - cystitis and renal abscesses (primarily if urinary catheter) - neonatal meningitis and cerebral abscesses - subacute infectious endocarditis - osteomyelitis and arthritis - septicemia Treatment aminoglycosides , tetracyclines
