Enterobacter cancerogenus ("Enterobacter taylorae") infections associated with severe trauma or crush injuries.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Five cases of Enterobacter cancerogenus infections (wound, n = 4; bacteremia, n = 1) in adults are described. All infections seemed to be community acquired and occurred after precipitating events such as multiple trauma to the head or severe crush injuries. All five strains of E cancerogenus were recovered in pure culture, and three of these were isolated on multiple occasions. The results indicate that E cancerogenus can cause wound infections and septicemia in persons environmentally exposed to these organisms during traumatic events.
Medical subject headings
- Enterobacter
- Enterobacteriaceae Infections
- Wound Infection
- Wounds and Injuries