Enterobacteriaceae is a large family of bacteria commonly affecting the stomach. The name is derived from the prefix "entero-", meaning intestine; "bacteria", meaning bacteria; and "ceae", meaning family or group. It includes many of the more familiar pathogens, such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli.
| Enterobacteriales Enterobacteriaceae | |
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| Citrobacter freundii | |
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| Order: | Enterobacteriales |
| Family: | Enterobacteriaceae Rahn, 1937 |
On February 19, 2015, 179 people in Los Angeles, California may have been exposed to the bacteria. At least two people have been reported dead. The bacteria has been called a "superbug" by news reporters.[1][2][3] It was confirmed that the outbreak was caused by the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.[4]
Related pages
- Enterovirus infection
- Enterococcus genus
- Enterovirus 71 (Hand Foot and Mouth Disease)
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