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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Enterobacter cloacae
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
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Enterobacter cloacae
by robertin75, Apr 27, 2008 01:32PM
Dear Dr. Kini:
Should Enterobacter cloacae bacteria be treated when found in stool?
How can someone get this bacteria and what are its symptoms?
Thanks,
Roberto
Should Enterobacter cloacae bacteria be treated when found in stool?
How can someone get this bacteria and what are its symptoms?
Thanks,
Roberto
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Apr 29, 2008 09:37PM
, Apr 29, 2008 09:37PM
Hi robertin75,
Enterobacter cloacae most of the times are hospital acquired infections.
This is an opportunistic infection and so symptomatic infection occurs only in those in whom immunity is suppressed and not in normal persons.
It can affect any part of the body and the symptoms depend on the part infected. It may cause infection of skin , bone & joints, heart, brain, eyes, urinary tract, abdomen, lungs or blood infection.
Since it is harmless in normal individuals, no treatment is required if found in stool in normal asymptomatic individuals.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Enterobacter cloacae most of the times are hospital acquired infections.
This is an opportunistic infection and so symptomatic infection occurs only in those in whom immunity is suppressed and not in normal persons.
It can affect any part of the body and the symptoms depend on the part infected. It may cause infection of skin , bone & joints, heart, brain, eyes, urinary tract, abdomen, lungs or blood infection.
Since it is harmless in normal individuals, no treatment is required if found in stool in normal asymptomatic individuals.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
