Pathogens
Citrobacter koseri

Citrobacter koseri

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'

Susceptibilities

General Information

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 highly resistant.