Presentation
In the current patient, because wound cultures were not obtained on first presentation and the patient was discharged for 12 hours before he returned, it is unknown whether the organism was present in the wound on presentation or if it was community-acquired [healio.com]
Haroon Iqbal : I htink the infection may not be present anymore, but you can repeat your Culture 7 days after you have completed treatment you are already undergoing. Dr. [justanswer.com]
Angiosarcoma is a rare, aggressive, malignant endothelial neoplasm with a variable clinical presentation. The authors describe a case of angiosarcoma involving the eyelid that was complicated by a superimposed Enterobacter infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Clinical knowledge and literature search has yet to reveal this organism as a cause of portal venous gas collection, in any patient without intra-abdominal sepsis at presentation. [jpma.org.pk]
Entire Body System
- Sepsis
A central line was present in 23 patients at the onset of sepsis, and was removed in 7 patients because of the sepsis. [bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com]
It's quite normal, but if it gets into the blood it can cause sepsis; other infections would be urinary blood infections and these are more common. [dw.com]
The postulated mechanisms of gas in the portal vein are three, Mesenteric ischaemia, abdominal distension, and sepsis, which accounts for the majority of cases. [jpma.org.pk]
Symptoms of CRE infections include urinary tract infection, cyanosis, sepsis, pneumonia, fever, septic shock, and low blood pressure. [medicinenet.com]
This opportunistic pathogen, similar to other members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, possesses an endotoxin known to play a major role in the pathophysiology of sepsis and its complications. [hospitalacquiredinfections.blogspot.com]
- Fever
Haroon Iqbal : Do you have cough, fever, and phlegm ? Dr. Haroon Iqbal : if yes what colour.? Customer: No fever, no phlegm. Just headache, dizzy, nausea Dr. [justanswer.com]
Tick-borne Rickettsia rickettsii Rocky Mountain spotted fever Rickettsia conorii Boutonneuse fever Rickettsia japonica Japanese spotted fever Rickettsia sibirica North Asian tick typhus Rickettsia australis Queensland tick typhus Rickettsia honei Flinders [ipfs.io]
[…] greater than 102.2 ° F (39 ° C) in a toddler or older child, or any fever in an infant less than six months old fever that cannot be controlled with acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin), or that lasts more than three days presence of blood in [encyclopedia.com]
Symptoms of chronic osteomyelitis may include fever, pain, and redness or discharge at the site of the infection. [nyulangone.org]
Literature reviews and case reports note fever as a primary clinical presentation, along with other nonspecific signs of infection that present within 8 to 48 hours after injury. 6,14 After initial discharge, the current patient developed high fevers [healio.com]
- Pain
Symptoms may include fever, chills, redness at the site of infection, pain or tenderness over the affected bone, and difficulty using the affected limb. They may, for instance, have trouble walking due to severe pain in the legs. [nyulangone.org]
Symptoms may include: Fever, chills, and tiredness Shortness of breath if you have pneumonia Pain with urination if you have a urinary tract infection Pain and swelling of the skin if you have a skin or wound infection Belly pain if you have a liver or [saintlukeshealthsystem.org]
[…] oxycodone pain medication meant only for terminally ill bone cancer patients. The reduction in pain is a God-send and has allowed me to write this message. The pain is much like bone cancer pain in type and severity but not caused by bone cancer. [ehealthforum.com]
Can also have back pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea and vomiting. Male- signs and symptoms of cystitis, fever and back pain or costovertebral angle tenderness. [atsu.edu]
Post Op pain was pretty bad but was controlled for the most part with pain medication. A few weeks later I felt like I had a lump in my leg under the cast. I called the office the next day and my Dr was on vacation that week so I saw an associate. [forum.freeadvice.com]
- Surgical Procedure
Other invasive procedures include drainage of abscesses and removal of the infected tissues. The criteria for a surgical procedure include the severity of the infection and the size of the area to be operated upon. [livestrong.com]
These infections begin when disease-carrying bacteria enter the body, often after a trauma or a surgical procedure, and spread to the bones and joints through the bloodstream. [nyulangone.org]
#4 I doubt the infection came from the surgical procedure. [forum.freeadvice.com]
Infections associated with a number of common surgical procedures went down 20 percent in that time period. However, catheter-associated urinary tract infections increased by 3 percent between 2009 and 2012. [cbsnews.com]
Some of the infections caused by E. aerogenes result from specific antibiotic treatments, venous catheter insertions, and/or surgical procedures. [ipfs.io]
- Asymptomatic
Recent guidelines specifically state that “pyuria accompanying asymptomatic bacteriuria is not an indication for antimicrobial treatment.. [medicaljb.com]
Asymptomatic CRE carriers are not rare. [niid.go.jp]
Asymptomatic bacteriuria A large number of pregnant women develop asymptomatic bacteriuria. Up to 30% of pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria will develop acute pyelonephritis if not treated. [atsu.edu]
In addition, asymptomatic infants have been identified with E. sakazakii in their stools or urine (Biering et al., 1989; CDC, 2002; Block et al., 2002) and stool carriage has been demonstrated for up to 18 weeks (Block et al., 2002). [fao.org]
Pyelonephritis with or without bacteremia, prostatitis, cystitis, and asymptomatic bacteriuria can be caused by Enterobacter species, as with Escherichia coli and other gram-negative bacilli. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Respiratoric
- Pneumonia
Risk factors and clinical impact of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009;30:1180-5. [scielo.br]
Risk factors and clinical impact of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, 30 (2009), pp. 1180-1185 Copyright © 2015. Elsevier Editora Ltda.. All rights reserved [bjid.org.br]
Predictors of mortality in bloodstream infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae: importance of combination therapy. Clin Infect Dis. 2012 Oct;55(7):943-50. [PubMed: 22752516] 10. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Risk factors and clinical impact of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 30:1180-1185.2009 13) Nordmann P, Cuzon G, Naas T. [bdj.co.jp]
Antibiotics given intravenously If Klebsiella pneumonia is acquired in the community, antibiotics, usually a cephalosporin (such as ceftriaxone ) or fluoroquinolone (such as levofloxacin ), given intravenously, can cure it. [merckmanuals.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Overeating
They may also experience tenderness, swelling, warmth, or redness over the affected bone. [nyulangone.org]
Keep an eye over your shoulder for these ninja pathogens. [blog.eoscu.com]
And that is again to show you how ubiquitous; all over the place the bugs can be a source. We are implementing an aggressive approach to determining if there is actually an environmental source. [edition.channel5belize.com]
Haroon Iqbal : And please do repeat your C/S after your treatment is over. Dr. Haroon Iqbal : it will make certain if all strains are gone. Dr. Haroon Iqbal : You can use antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs to clear this inflammation. [justanswer.com]
The number of deaths was significantly higher in patients in whom the catheter was maintained (11 over 16 patients versus 1 over 7 patients, p = 0.02, Fisher’s Exact Test, two.sided). [bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com]
- Vomiting
If the patient is nauseated and vomiting, the infection is more likely to be located in the small intestine. If the patient is running a fever, a diagnosis of dysentery is more likely. [encyclopedia.com]
Herbal medicine Herbalists may recommend cloves taken as an infusion or ginger given in drop doses to control intestinal cramps, eliminate gas, and prevent vomiting. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Can also have back pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea and vomiting. Male- signs and symptoms of cystitis, fever and back pain or costovertebral angle tenderness. [atsu.edu]
She had loss of appetite with intermittent vomiting. She had a history of gastric surgery with sleeve gastrectomy 04 weeks ago for morbid obesity and uncontrolled diabetes, following which she remained alright for 03 weeks. [jpma.org.pk]
Both the patients were admitted 2 h apart with complaints of multiple episodes of vomiting and loose stool. They also complained of pain in the epigastric and right upper quadrant (RUQ) regions. [springerplus.springeropen.com]
- Nausea
Just headache, dizzy, nausea Dr. Haroon Iqbal : Well, enterobacter cloacae, is gram negative anaerobic organism, which is very resistant to most of the antibiotics.It has many resistant strains. [justanswer.com]
Can also have back pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea and vomiting. Male- signs and symptoms of cystitis, fever and back pain or costovertebral angle tenderness. [atsu.edu]
The patient returned to the emergency department 12 to 14 hours after initial presentation and reported increasing right leg pain, fever, chills, weakness, and nausea. [healio.com]
The predominant aerobes are Enterobacteriacea, N. gonorrhoeae, Streptococcus spp., and S. aureus. 6,7 Salpingitis Diagnosis Acute PID causes fever, increased vaginal discharge, chills, malaise, anorexia, nausea, and severe bilateral lower abdominal pain [anaerobicinfections.blogspot.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Back Pain
Can also have back pain, costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea and vomiting. Male- signs and symptoms of cystitis, fever and back pain or costovertebral angle tenderness. [atsu.edu]
Neurologic
- Meningism
Of the 46 cases analyzed, twelve infants had bacteremia, 33 had meningitis, and 1 had a urinary tract infection. [foodpoisonjournal.com]
Gram-negative bacilli were not among the 5 most common causes of meningitis in any of these countries. [emedicine.medscape.com]
M eningitis Enterobacter is an uncommon cause of meningitis, with two exceptions: postneurosurgical meningitis and neonatal meningitis. [antimicrobe.org]
On occasion, it has been associated with sporadic cases or small outbreaks of sepsis, meningitis, cerebritis and necrotizing enterocolitis. [fao.org]
[…] urinary tract infection Pain and swelling of the skin if you have a skin or wound infection Belly pain if you have a liver or spleen infection Stiff neck and reduced consciousness if you have infection of the tissues around the brain and spinal cord (meninges [saintlukeshealthsystem.org]
- Irritability
Cystitis-urethritis - Results from an irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa. This infection as such is not invasive. [atsu.edu]
When to call the doctor A healthcare professional should be called if an infected child exhibits any of the following symptoms: symptoms of dehydration such as decreased urination, dry mouth, irritability, and few or no tears when crying vomiting for [encyclopedia.com]
Workup
Underlying uropathies requiring surgical correction are much more common, particularly in males with pyelonephritis, so a more extensive workup is required to prevent reoccurrence. 3. [atsu.edu]
See Workup for more detail. Management Antimicrobial therapy is indicated in virtually all Enterobacter infections. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
Further discussion regarding treatment is outside the scope of this article. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment. [webmd.com]
[…] for a CRE infection Treatment depends on the type and site of the infection. [saintlukeshealthsystem.org]
Haroon Iqbal : I htink the infection may not be present anymore, but you can repeat your Culture 7 days after you have completed treatment you are already undergoing. Dr. [justanswer.com]
However, resistance to cephalosporins often complicates the treatment of Enterobacter infection. [academic.oup.com]
Prognosis
From What is the prognosis of CRE infections? In general, the prognosis of CRE infections ranges from fair to poor. [medicinenet.com]
Prognosis The prognosis for most enterobacterial infections is good; most patients recover in about a week or 10 days without needing antibiotics. HUS, on the other hand, has a mortality rate of 3-5% even with intensive care. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Prognosis The prognosis for most enterobacterial infections is good; most patients recover in about a week or ten days without needing antibiotics. HUS, on the other hand, has a mortality rate of 35 percent even with intensive care. [encyclopedia.com]
Thus, it can be presumed that bacteremia caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria may have a poorer prognosis because of the delay in initiating appropriate antimicrobial therapy. [academic.oup.com]
Portomesenteric vein gas: pathologic mechanisms, CT findings, and prognosis. Radiographics 2000; 20: 1213-24. 3.Oei T, VanSonnenberg E, Shankar S, Morrison PR, Tuncali K, Silverman SG. [jpma.org.pk]
Etiology
Regardless of the etiology, anaerobes are predominant and the most frequent anaerobic isolates were anaerobic streptoccocci and Gram negative bacilli. [anaerobicinfections.blogspot.com]
Objectives: Identify the etiology of Enterobacter infections. Describe the evaluation of Enterobacter infections. Outline the management options available for Enterobacter Infections. Access free multiple choice questions on this topic. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] factors for infection and impact of resistance on outcomes, Clin Infect Dis, 2001, vol. 32 (pg. 1162 - 71 ) 12 CDC definitions for nosocomial infections, 1988, Am J Infect Control, 1988, vol. 16 (pg. 128 - 40 ) 13 Septic shock in critically ill patients: etiology [academic.oup.com]
Etiology UTI’s are defined as a significant bacteriuria in the presence of symptoms. The bacteria most often seen in UTI’s are of fecal origin. These organisms are a subset of the organisms found in the feces. [atsu.edu]
Gram-negative bacilli were the etiologic agents in 4% and 38% of community-acquired and nosocomial meningitis, respectively. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
Saiman, “Epidemiology of Enterococci in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,” Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, Vol. 29, No. 4, 2008, pp. 374-376. doi:10.1086/533544 [ 20 ] E. Tzelepi, P. Giakkoupi, D. Sofianou, V. Loukova, A. Kemeroglou and A. [scirp.org]
Epidemiology of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacter bacteremia in a Brazilian hospital. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2010;43:452-4. [scielo.br]
Epidemiology of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacter bacteremia in a Brazilian hospital. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop, 43 (2010), pp. 452-454 [2] P. Nordmann, G. Cuzon, T. Naas. [bjid.org.br]
Hospital epidemiology and infection control. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins; 1996. pp. 535-64. Carlier E, Piagnerelli M, Lejeune P, de Gheldre Y, Struelens M, Glupczynski Y. [signavitae.com]
Comprehensive clinical an epidemiological assessment of colonisation an infection due to carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Spain. [scielo.cl]
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiological basis of surgical diseases is discussed in relation to their management, acting as a bridge between basic medical sciences and clinical problems. [books.google.com]
This opportunistic pathogen, similar to other members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, possesses an endotoxin known to play a major role in the pathophysiology of sepsis and its complications. [hospitalacquiredinfections.blogspot.com]
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY• These bacteria have an outer membrane that contains, among other things, lipopolysaccharides from which lipid-A plays a major role in sepsis. [slideshare.net]
Pathophysiology Enterobacter species rarely cause disease in healthy individuals. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Preventing a CRE infection You can help prevent the spread of a CRE infection. These are some of the things you can do: Always take all of your antibiotics as directed. Do not stop taking them if you feel better. Take them until they are gone. [saintlukeshealthsystem.org]
Prevention The World Health Organization (WHO) offers the following suggestions for preventing enterobacterial infections, including E. coli O157:H7 dysentery: Cook ground beef or hamburgers until the meat is thoroughly done. [encyclopedia.com]
Prevention of CRE infections is possible using guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [medicinenet.com]
Preventive measures and education of medical staff were not associated with a significant decrease in patient colonisation but led to a persistent decreased use of cephalosporin in the NICU. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]