Chapter 30. Klebsiella, Citrobacter, Enterobacter and Serratia spp.
- Stephen H. Gillespie2,
- Peter M. Hawkey3
Published Online: 7 DEC 2006
DOI: 10.1002/9780470017968.ch30
Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Hart, C. A. (2006) Klebsiella, Citrobacter, Enterobacter and Serratia spp., in Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition (eds S. H. Gillespie and P. M. Hawkey), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470017968.ch30
Editor Information
- 2
Centre for Medical Microbiology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Hampstead Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK
- 3
Division of Immunity and Infection, The Medical School, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 7 DEC 2006
- Published Print: 20 JAN 2006
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470849767
Online ISBN: 9780470017968
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- Klebsiella, Citrobacter, Enterobacter and Serratia spp.;
- Klebsiella pneumoniae and scavenging iron;
- Citrobacter spp. - causing bacteraemia;
- antimicrobial susceptibility;
- Serratia spp. - nosocomial and opportunist pathogens
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Description of the Organism
Pathogenicity
Natural Habitat
Epidemiology
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Treatment and Prevention
Description of the Organism
Pathogenesis
Epidemiology and Infections
Diagnosis
Treatment and Prevention
Description of the Organism
Pathogenicity
Epidemiology
Antimicrobial Susceptibility
Treatment and Prevention
Description of the Organism
Pathogenicity
Epidemiology and Infections
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Treatment and Prevention
References