Enterobacter Species

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What are the most common isolates from this genus?

Enterobacter cloacae and Enterobacter aerogenes

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Where is Enterobacter species found?

Widely distributed in nature. Found in human and animal feces. Also found in soil, sewage, contaminated dairy products, meat, fish and vegetation

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Is Enterobacter a common part of normal flora?

Is a very common part of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Where is Enterobacter isolated?

Wounds, urine, blood and CSF

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What type of patients are most often seen with Enterobacter?

Immunocompromised patients or long term hospitalized patients.

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Why is Enterobacter becoming a concern?

Due to multi drug resistance.

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What are major characteristics of the Enterobacter species?

Colonies resemble Klebsiella (not as mucoid)

Motile

Lactose fermenter

Similar to Klebsiella but ornithine positive and Motile

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Why did Pantoea Agglomerans gain notoriety?

A nationwide outbreak of septicemia due to contaminated IV fluid.

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What pigment does Enterobacter produce on BAP?

Yellow Pigment