Species Profiles in the Enterobacter cloacae Complex

Characterize the clinical prominence, resistance associations, and environmental occurrence of Enterobacter hormaechei and Enterobacter xiangfangensis.

Characterize Enterobacter cloacae sensu stricto with respect to identification, ecology, and clinical significance.

Characterize Enterobacter asburiae with respect to taxonomy, ecology, and clinical significance.

Compare the taxonomy, ecology, and clinical associations of Enterobacter ludwigii and Enterobacter roggenkampii.

Describe the distinguishing evidence for Enterobacter bugandensis, Enterobacter chengduensis, Enterobacter sichuanensis, and other less commonly reported complex members.

Evaluate published evidence linking individual Enterobacter cloacae complex species to hospital water and plumbing reservoirs.

Judge claims that particular Enterobacter species prefer sinks or showers while accounting for identification and sampling bias.