Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Specifications of Enterobacter

Enterobacter is a genus of common Gram-negative, facultatively-anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Several strains of the these bacteria are pathogenic and cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts and in those who are on mechanical ventilation.
Treatment
1. Fourth generation of cephalosporin,a β-lactam antibiotic Cefepime 2. Imipenem (carbapenems) is of choice in Enterobacter treatment.
3. Aminoglycosides such as amikacin have been found very effective as well.
4. Quinolones are an effective alternative.
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