Enterobacteriaceae
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
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| Family: | Enterobacteriaceae Rahn, 1937
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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]
References
- ↑ Brumfield, Ben (19 February 2015). Understanding CRE, the 'nightmare' superbug that killed 2 in Los Angeles. http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/19/health/cre-superbug-explainer/index.html. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ↑ 7 infected, 2 dead after 'superbug' outbreak at LA hospital. 19 February 2015. https://nypost.com/2015/02/19/7-infected-2-dead-after-superbug-outbreak-at-la-hospital/. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ↑ Emshwiller, John (19 February 2015). 'Superbug' Came in Contact With More Than 100, UCLA Says. https://www.wsj.com/articles/superbug-came-in-contact-with-more-than-100-ucla-says-1424309313. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ↑ 2 deaths possibly linked to 'superbug' at UCLA hospital after 7 infected, 179 exposed. 19 February 2015. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/02/19/ucla-says-more-than-100-people-may-have-been-exposed-to-superbug/. Retrieved 19 February 2015.