Pathogens
Citrobacter sp

Citrobacter sp

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'

Susceptibilities

General Information

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

May require contact precautions if highly resistant