Enterobacteriaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria of the order Eubacteriales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Enterobacteriaceae family includes a large number of species, many of which are found in the human gut as well as in various environmental sources.
- Diseases caused by bacteria of the Enterobacteriaceae family range from mild urinary tract infections to life-threatening conditions such as sepsis and meningitis.
- Some of the most common pathogens that belong to the Enterobacteriaceae family include Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Members of the Enterobacteriaceae family can be differentiated using a variety of techniques, including biochemical testing and DNA sequencing.
- The prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Enterobacteriaceae strains has increased significantly over the past few decades, presenting a significant public health concern.