Pathogens
Enterobacter cloacae

Enterobacter cloacae

General Information

  • Meropenem
  • Fluoroquinolones (for oral step-down)
  • TMP/SMX (for oral step-down)

Fermenting gram negative bacilli, of the Enterobacteriales family

  • GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients

  • Infection usually in nosocomial setting

Nosocomial infections:

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