Leclercia spp

Gram Stain

• Gram negative bacilli - fermenter

Clinical Significance

These organisms are recovered from a wide variety of environmental sources.

They have been associated with septicemia, peritonitis, septic arthritis, and urinary tract infections, typically in immunocompromised patients.

Usual Susceptibility Pattern

These organisms are usually susceptible to aminoglycosides, TMP/SMX, tetracyclines, and quinolones.