How to Get Rid of Enterobacter Cloacae

The bacterium Enterobacter cloacae is responsible for causing all kinds of infections in human beings, including skin infections, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections. Most species of Enterobacter are resistant to antibiotics, so it's important to seek medical assistance as soon as you suspect you have such an infection. Enterobacter cloacae doesn't usually infect healthy people, so individuals are generally more susceptible if they've recently been hospitalized.

Instructions

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  Talk to your doctor right away. Enterobacter cloacae must be properly identified by medical personnel before it can be treated.

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  Take the treatment prescribed by your doctor exactly as instructed. Enterobacter cloacae responds to treatment with several antibiotics, including ampicillin, amoxicillin, cefazolin, cefuroxime, colistin, polymyxin B, and the family of fluoroquinolones.

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  Keep the infection clean if it appears on the outside of the body. Wash and dress the infected area as instructed by your doctor. In more severe cases, doctors can surgically remove buildup and drain abscesses.

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  Clean surfaces around the house or hospital room with heavy duty antibacterial wipes or spray. Wash any fabrics that may have come in contact with the bacteria. Areas where bacteria are most often found include door handles, bathroom handles and taps, in and around the refrigerator, food containers, and bedding.