Enterobacter cloacae complex: NCBI 354276, [species group]

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| Enterobacter cloacae complex

1. Opportunistic Pathogens:

   • Members of the Enterobacter cloacae complex are considered opportunistic pathogens. This means that they typically do not cause disease in healthy individuals but can cause infections in people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions.

2. Healthcare-Associated Infections:

   • The Enterobacter cloacae complex is often associated with healthcare settings and is known to cause healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). These infections can include urinary tract infections (UTIs), bloodstream infections, respiratory infections, and wound infections.

3. Antibiotic Resistance:

   • Some strains of the Enterobacter cloacae complex may exhibit antibiotic resistance, making infections more challenging to treat. This resistance can be acquired through various mechanisms, including the acquisition of resistance genes.

4. Association with Outbreaks:

   • The Enterobacter cloacae complex has been implicated in nosocomial outbreaks, particularly in intensive care units and other healthcare settings. The ability of these bacteria to persist in the hospital environment and spread among patients contributes to their significance in healthcare-associated infections.

5. Environmental Reservoirs:

   • Enterobacter cloacae complex bacteria are widespread in the environment, and human activities, including the use of antibiotics, can contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains. These bacteria can be found in water sources, soil, and on various surfaces.

6. Identification Challenges:

   • Identifying the specific species within the Enterobacter cloacae complex can be challenging using traditional microbiological methods. Molecular techniques, such as DNA sequencing, may be required for accurate species identification.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
• AI Engines For more Details: Perplexity  Kagi Labs  You 

Legend

• The interactions are based on data from 1000 healthy individuals using shotgun 10M reads Precision Biome, a provider in full conformity to EU regulations for health information
• The width of the lines indicates R² (the coefficient of determination)
• Green indicates positive slope
• Red indicates negative
• Interactions are not two way because incidence of each bacteria are different

Enterobacter cloacae complex impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

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Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Enterobacter cloacae complex

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