Enterobacter cloacae

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'
See 'Additional Information'

General Information

Pathogen information

Fermenting gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family

Epidemiology

GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients

Associated syndromes

  • Pneumonia (HAP)

  • UTI

  • Wound infections

  • Prosthetic device

  • Line infections

Additional Information

May require contact precautions if highly resistant