Enterobacter is a genus of common Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Several strains of these bacteria are pathogenic and cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised (usually hospitalized) hosts and in those who are on mechanical ventilation. The urinary and resp...
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(from the article `drug`) ...and Proteus species. Cefamandole is active against many strains of Haemophilus influenzae and Enterobacter, while cefoxitin is particularly active ...
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<bacteria> Genus of enteropathic bacilli of the Klebsiella group. Not to be confused with the Family Enterobacteria of which they are members. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(en″tәr-o-bak´tәr) a genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, motile, rod-shaped bacteria. Organisms are widely distributed in nature and occur in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. They are frequently a cause of nosocomial infections.
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pneumonia a rare type of bacterial pneumonia, usually bronchopneumonia, caused by infection with species of Enterobacter; it is usually nosocomial and seen in debilitated patients.
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Genus of enteropathic bacilli of the Klebsiella group. Not to be confused with the Family Enterobacteria of which they are members.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: en′tĕr-ō-bak′tĕr Definitions: 1. A genus of aerobic, facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming, motile bacteria (family Enterobacteriaceae) containing gram-negative rods. The cells are peritrichous, and some strains have encapsulated cells. Glucose is fermented with the production of acid and ga...
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