E. cloacae: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes
Introduction Enterobacter cloacae is a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a non-motile, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium with a characteristic ability to ferment lactose. The name “cloacae” is derived from the Latin word “cloaca,” which means sewer or drain, indicating the bacterium’s …