Pathogens
Citrobacter koseri

Citrobacter koseri

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'

Susceptibilities

General Information

  • Cefepime
  • Ceftriaxone
  • TMP/SMX

Slowly fermenting Gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family

GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients.

Infection usually in nosocomial setting.

Nosocomial infections

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

Contact precautions if resistant to meropenem or imipenem