Pathogens
Klebsiella aerogenes (formerly Enterobacter aerogenes)

Klebsiella aerogenes (formerly Enterobacter aerogenes)

Susceptibilities

General Information

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