Enterobacter gergoviae , also known as E. gergoviae or Pluralibacter gergoviae , is a gram-negative bacterium belonging to the family of enterobacteria and which is part of the body's microbiota, but due to situations that decrease the immune system, it can be associated with infections of the urinary and respiratory tract.
This bacterium, in addition to being found in the body, can be isolated from several other environments, such as plants, soil, sewage, coffee beans and insect intestines, in addition to being frequently related to cases of contamination of cosmetic products and personal use, such as creams, shampoos and baby wipes, for example.
What can cause
E. gergoviae does not normally pose a health risk, as it can be found naturally in the body. However, when the infection occurs externally, that is, when the bacterium is acquired through the use of cosmetic products, when eating contaminated food or water or when having contact with contaminated surfaces, this bacterium can proliferate in the body and cause urinary problems or respiratory, which can be more severe in people with compromised immune systems.
Babies, children, the elderly, people with chronic or hospitalized diseases are at a higher risk of developing complications related to infection by Enterobacter gergoviae , as the immune system is underdeveloped or impaired, which means that the body's response to infection does not be so effective, which can favor the development of the bacteria and spread to other parts of the body, which can be serious and put the person's life at risk.
In addition, this microorganism is considered opportunistic, so that the presence of other infections or situations that alter the functioning of the immunity may favor the proliferation of E. gergoviae .
How to avoid E. gergoviae
As Enterobacter gergoviae is found more frequently in cosmetic products, it is important that product quality control is carried out in order to minimize the risk of contamination and the presence of this microorganism. Therefore, it is important that effective measures for infection control and hygiene are adopted in the production line of cosmetic products.
It is important to have greater control over the occurrence of E. gergoviae due to the fact that this bacterium has mechanisms of intrinsic resistance to some antibiotics, which can make treatment more complicated.
