Gram Negative Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
What infections can E.coli cause?
A
Enteric infection
UTI
Septicaemia
2
Q
What are the klebsiella enterobacter serratia group?
A
The KES group contains 3 metabolically active genera that are an important cause of hospital acquired infections or UTI
3
Q
What is the abx sensitivity status of the KES group?
A
Many are resistant to ampicillin, many are becoming increasingly resistant to cephalosporins eg cefotaxime, ceftriaxone and ceftazime.
4
Q
Which diseases does the salmonella species cause?
A
Enteric fever
Gastroenteritis
Septicaemia
