Pathogens
Enterobacter cloacae complex

Enterobacter cloacae complex

General Information

Fermenting gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family

Enterobacter cloacae complex includes E. cloacae, asburiae, kobei, hormaechei, ludwigii, nimipressuralis

GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients

Infection usually in nosocomial setting

Nosocomial infections:

  • Pneumonia (HAP)
  • UTI
  • Wound infections
  • Prosthetic device and line infections