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Enterobacter Infections eMedicine Infectious Diseases

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Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/216845-overview

Description: Enterobacter species, particularly Enterobacter cloacae and Enterobacter aerogenes, are important nosocomial pathogens responsible for various infections, including bacteremia, lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft-tissue infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), endocarditis, intra-abdominal infections, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and ophthalmic infections. Enterobacter species can also cause various community-acquired infections, including UTIs, skin and soft-tissue infections, and wound infections, among others.
Susan L Fraser, MD 2008

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Author/Contact: Susan L Fraser, MD
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Added: Mon May 18 2009