Gram Negative Bacili Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are the common Gram (-) Bacilli?
A
E. Coli
Klebsiella
Proteus
Pseudomonas
Enterobacter
Citrobacter
2
Q
What types of infections do these Gram (-) bacilli usually cause?
A
Bowel: peritonitis, Diverticulitis
Urinary Tract; Pyelonephritis
Liver: Cholecystitis, cholangiitis
3
Q
What drugs are commonly used to cover these gram (-) bacilli?
A
Carbapenems
Piperacillin, Ticarcillin
Aztreonam
Cephalosporins
Quinolones
Aminoglycosides
