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Gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family
Often highly resistant
Environmental organism, can colonize humans
Infection usually in nosocomial setting
Causes nosocomial outbreaks, and is resistant to some disinfectants
Nosocomial infections: pneumonia (HAP), UTI, wound infections, prosthetic device and line infections
May require contact precautions if highly resistant