Pathogens
Citrobacter koseri

Citrobacter koseri

Precautions

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General Information

  • Ceftriaxone, cefepime
  • 1st/2nd Gen cephs and penicillins okay once cefazolin susceptibility confirmed

Slowly fermenting gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family

GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients.

Infection usually in nosocomial setting.

Nosocomial infections:

  • UTI
  • Wound infections
  • Pneumonia (HAP)
  • Prosthetic device and line infections

May require contact precautions if MDRO.