Question 1

what diseases are associated with enterobacter aerogenes?

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Enterobacter: This germ is somewhat related to "E. coli" which you might have heard about. It is found in the GI tract -bowels mostly. When it gets 'out' of the area it's supposed to be in, it can cause disease. I think of urinary tract infections, intraabdominal abscesses and sometimes blood stream infections caused from this germ. It is somewhat tough so you might need an ID doc if it gets complicated.

Question 2

is enterobacter aerogenes contagious?

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Yes: Enterobacter aerogenes is a bacteria that can cause a variety of infections such as urinary tract infections, sepsis, pneumonia, skin/wound infections.  It typically does not occur in people who are otherwise healthy.  It can be picked up by patients who are hospitalized, particularly in an intensive care unit.  It can be picked up from contaminated surfaces. Antibiotic resistance can be a problem.

Question 3

had acdf (c5-7), 3 days after had fever, had er. op. to drain inf. noe on iv ab's and am told i have enterobacter aerogenes. what is this and can i giv?

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Post op infection: Had surgery complicated by bacterial  wound infection treated by having surgery to reopen surgical siite to clean out the infection &  to identify the organism & then to be on usually 6 weeks of IV antibiotics to cure infection.  This is a surgical risk increased in: smokers, diabetics, people with poor nutrition  or certain rheumatologic/renal diseases or on chronic steroids or imunocompromised.

Question 4

enterobacter aerogenes found in lower respitory track after bronch put on 750 mg levaquin (levofloxacin) but feel like this may not be enough due to resistance...

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Mgt: If you are recovering while on the medication, I would recommend remaining on the medication. If not, the lab can provide additional information about alternate antibiotics,

Question 5

50,000 fu/ml enterobacter aerogenes and bad stomach pain. what does this mean?

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: If the 50,000 CFU/ml was in urine, you may have urinary infection and that can cause stomach pain. Talk to the doctor who ordered this test as she/he knows more about your health. Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.

Question 6

i'm a 29 year old male, i have an enlarged prostate and i've had a uti for almost 2 months. urine culture said: [greater than]100,000 cfu per ml of enterobacter aerogenes is this bad ?

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: Clearly you have a UTI caused by E. aerogenes, and perhaps bacterial prostatitis as well. If you're not in the care of a urologist, you should see one now. If you are, follow his or her advice. E. aerogenes is no more serious or dangerous than many other bacteria, but you definitely need antibiotic treatment, perhaps for as long as 6 weeks or more. Good luck.

Question 7

what does it mean if urine culture shows greater than 100,000 cfu/ml of enterobacter aerogenes? i've had severe pain/cramping on right side stomache/back with nausea.

Accepted Answer

UTI, pyelonephritis?: You have a urinary tract infection due to Enterobacter. The abdominal or flank pain likely indicates your right kidney is involved (pyelonephritis) which is a potentially serious complication. You may need IV antibiotics, especially if you have fever. See a doctor ASAP, even if it means an after-hour visit to an urgent care clinic or emergency department. Good luck!

Question 8

uti culture came back as colonizing enterobacter. on cipro. symptoms quickly resolving. how did i get this particular bacteria? isn't uti caused by e.coli? does this mean i'm immunocompromised? i rarely ever get sick. very worried.

Accepted Answer

Enterobacter: If you had over 100,000 colonies and symptoms, I'd consider it a uti rather than colonization. This organism is seen as hospital acquired or in people who have been on antibiotics in the recent past. Repeat the clean catch urine culture and sensitivity and colony count to ensure complete eradication of the enterobacter and determine the most effective antibiotic in case it's not eradicated.

Question 9

do you need isolation if enterobacter?

Accepted Answer

Not after treatment: Not after culture/sensitivity guided treatment has been initiated.

Question 10

what is enterobacter cloacae and what causes it. is it caught from eating or drinking something coctamined?

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ICU bug: These bacteria are seen in the icu.  Patients who get these typically have been patients in the ICU for several days and are quite ill.

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Enterobacter aerogenes found in lower respitory track after bronch put on 750 mg levaquin (levofloxacin) but feel like this may not be enough due to resistance...

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50,000 fu/ml enterobacter aerogenes and bad stomach pain. what does this mean?

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I'm a 29 year old male, i have an enlarged prostate and i've had a uti for almost 2 months. urine culture said: [greater than]100,000 cfu per ml of enterobacter aerogenes is this bad ?

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What does it mean if urine culture shows greater than 100,000 cfu/ml of enterobacter aerogenes? i've had severe pain/cramping on right side stomache/back with nausea.

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Uti culture came back as colonizing enterobacter. on cipro. symptoms quickly resolving. how did i get this particular bacteria? isn't uti caused by e.coli? does this mean i'm immunocompromised? i rarely ever get sick. very worried.

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