Pathogens
Enterobacter aerogenes

Enterobacter aerogenes

Precautions

May require contact precautions if highly resistant.

Susceptibilities

General Information

Lactose 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

May require contact precautions if highly resistant.