What is the source of Enterobacteriaceae?

Introduction

What causes Enterobacter cloacae infection?

The source of infection may be endogenous (via colonization of the skin, gastrointestinal tract, or urinary tract) or exogenous, resulting from the ubiquitous nature of Enterobacter species.

How do you get Enterobacter infection?

According to the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System, Enterobacter is a common pathogen discovered from respiratory sputum, surgical wounds, and blood found in isolates from intensive care units (ICU).

Is Enterobacter aerogenes contagious?

Is Enterobacter aerogenes contagious? Dr. Shaym Puppala answered 24 years experience Internal Medicine Yes: Enterobacter aerogenes is a bacteria that can cause a variety of infections such as urinary tract infections, sepsis, pneumonia, skin/wound infections…

What are Enterobacter infections?

Enterobacterial infections are disorders of the digestive tract and other organ systems produced by a group of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae. Gram-negative means that the organisms do not retain the violet color of the dye used to make Gram stains.

What does Enterobacter aerogenes mean?

Enterobacter aerogenes is a hospital-acquired and pathogenic bacterium that causes infections . It is a Gram-negative rod shaped bacteria that is increasingly more resistant to antibiotics.

What is E cloacae?

E. cloacae is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic environments (water, sewage, soil and food). These strains occur as commensal microflora in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals [1] and play an important role as pathogens in plants and insects. This diversity of habitats is mirrored by…