Pathogens
Klebsiella aerogenes

Klebsiella aerogenes

General Information

Klebsiella aerogenes is also known as Enterobacter aerogenes

Fermenting gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family

GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients

Infection usually in nosocomial setting

Nosocomial infections:

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