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Enteric group 17 in clinical isolates

D I Yang1, L C Chen

  • 1Department of Microbiology, McKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

Zhonghua Minguo Wei Sheng Wu Ji Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology
|November 1, 1989
PubMed

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A new bacterial group, Enteric Group 17, was identified in Taiwan. Hospital labs should monitor for this Enterobacteriaceae, especially when identifying Enterobacter cloacae.", Enhanced_Abstract=default_api.SeocontentEnhancedAbstract(Area_of_Science=[

Area of Science:

  • Clinical microbiology and bacterial taxonomy.
  • Identification of novel Enterobacteriaceae groups.

Background:

  • The Centers for Disease Control classified a new group of Enterobacteriaceae, designated Enteric Group 17.
  • This classification was based on specific biochemical test results, including methyl-red, Voges-Proskauer, motility, rhamnose, and melibiose fermentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the isolation rate of Enteric Group 17 in clinical samples from Taiwan.
  • To recommend laboratory practices for identifying this new bacterial group.

Main Methods:

  • Biochemical testing for bacterial identification.
  • Analysis of 500 clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae.

Main Results:

  • Enteric Group 17 was identified in 1.8% (9/500) of clinical Enterobacteriaceae isolates in Taiwan.
  • The isolation rate suggests this group is a relevant finding in the Taiwanese clinical setting.

Conclusions:

  • Taiwan's hospital laboratories should be aware of Enteric Group 17.
  • Particular attention is advised when isolates show biochemical reactions similar to Enterobacter cloacae or other Enterobacter species.

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