Can Citrobacter Koseri Kill You?

C. koseri and C. ferundii cause neonatal meningitis that can lead to brain abscesses ^1,5. Citrobacter infections can be fatal, with 33-48 % overall death rates, and 30% for neonates ^6,7.

Is Citrobacter Koseri dangerous?

Low virulent Citrobacter koseri can cause life threatening infections. Neonates and other immunocompromised patients are particularly susceptible to infection from C. koseri.

What does Citrobacter Koseri cause?

Citrobacter koseri is a gram-negative bacillus that causes mostly meningitis and brain abscesses in neonates and infants. However, brain abscess caused by Citrobacter koseri infection in an adult is extremely rare, and only 2 cases have been described.