Was sind Enterobacter species?

Was sind Enterobacter species?

Bakterien der Gattung Enterobacter gehören zur normalen Darmflora. Sie kommen darüber hinaus aber in fast allen Lebensräumen vor. Die Keime sind überall verbreitet und wurden in Stuhl- bzw. Kotproben von Mensch und Tier, in Pflanzen, in Wasser, in Insekten und in Lebensmitteln, z.B. Milchprodukten, festgestellt.

Welche Bakterien gehören zu den Enterobakterien?

Zur Familie der Enterobakterien gehören u. a. typische Darmbewohner, die nur zu Krankheitserregern werden, wenn sie in andere Körperregionen gelangen. Salmonellen, Shigellen und darmpathogene Escherichia sind ebenfalls Enterobakterien.

What is the treatment for Enterobacter cloacae?

Antibiotics. The antibiotics are chosen based on tests that show which strain is responsible for infection.

Surgery. Other invasive procedures include drainage of abscesses and removal of the infected tissues.

Intravenous (IV) Therapy. Enterobacter cloacae infections,especially those of the the bloodstream can lead to low blood pressure and shock.

How are Enterobacter infections diagnosed?

To confirm the diagnosis, doctors take a sample of sputum, lung secretions (obtained through a bronchoscope), blood, urine, or infected tissue. The sample is stained with Gram stain, cultured, and examined under a microscope. These bacteria can be readily identified. Other tests depend on the type of infection.

What antibiotics cover Enterobacter cloacae?

Carbapenems are the most reliable beta-lactam drugs for the treatment of severe Enterobacter infections, and fourth-generation cephalosporins are a distant second choice.

What causes Enterobacter UTI?

Pyelonephritis with or without bacteremia, prostatitis, cystitis, and asymptomatic bacteriuria can be caused by Enterobacter species, as with Escherichia coli and other gram-negative bacilli. Most Enterobacter UTIs are nosocomial and are associated with indwelling urinary catheters and/or prior antibiotic therapy.