Pathogens
Morganella morganii

Morganella morganii

General Information

Non-fermenting gram negative rod, of the Enterobacteriaceae family

GI flora, especially in hospitalized patients.

Infection usually in nosocomial setting.

  • Hospital acquired infections, especially UTI and post-operative wound infections
  • Neonatal sepsis
  • Bacteremia in immunocompromised hosts
  • Peritonitis
  • Central nervous system infection
  • Endophthalmitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Chorioamnionitis
  • Pyomyositis
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Arthritis

May require contact precautions if highly resistant.