Pathogens
Morganella morganii

Morganella morganii

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'

Susceptibilities

General Information

  • Fluoroquinolones
  • TMP/SMX
  • Meropenem

Non-fermenting gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family

AmpC organism.

These organisms usually produce inducible beta-lactamase which can cause failure of 3rd generation beta-lactam therapy, despite in vitro susceptibility.