Citrobacter sp

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'
See 'Additional Information'

General Information

Pathogen information

Slowly fermenting gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family

Epidemiology

  • GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients

  • Infection usually in nosocomial setting

Associated syndromes

Nosocomial infections:

  • UTI

  • Wound infections

  • Pneumonia (HAP)

  • Prosthetic device and line infections

Additional Information

May require contact precautions if highly resistant