A family of Gram-negative bacteria, including Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia and Klebsiella.
These are rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the gram-negative group, and they inhabit the intestines of both humans and animals. The intestines, the primary part of the digestive tract, stretch from the stomach exit to the anus.
Certain types of enterobacteria coexist harmlessly in the intestine. However, several other strains can lead to intestinal diseases, characterized by symptoms like diarrhea and/or vomiting. Additionally, some of these bacteria are responsible for urinary infections like cystitis, which may happen when intestinal bacteria gain access to the urethra. Examples of common enterobacteria encompass Escherichia Coli, Salmonella, Yersinia, Enterobacter, and Shigella.