Bactrim and Enterobacter infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Enterobacter infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prograf, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Enterobacter infection when taking Bactrim. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 86,509 people who have side effects when taking Bactrim from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bactrim?

Bactrim has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 89,117 Bactrim users. Check the latest studies of Bactrim.

What is Enterobacter infection?

Enterobacter infection (infection caused by bacteria of the family enterobacteriaceae) is found to be associated with 267 drugs and 554 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Enterobacter infection.

On Jul, 07, 2026

86,509 people reported to have side effects when taking Bactrim.
Among them, 48 people (0.06%) have Enterobacter infection.

Could Bactrim cause Enterobacter infection?

Among these 48 people:

How long have people been on Bactrim when they have Enterobacter infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Enterobacter infection when taking Bactrim? *

female: 48.89 %
male: 51.11 %

What is the age of people who have Enterobacter infection when taking Bactrim? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bactrim? *

What are other side effects people have besides Enterobacter infection? *

Fever: 18 people, 37.50%
Klebsiella Infection: 12 people, 25.00%
Escherichia Infection (bacterial infection by escherichia coli): 11 people, 22.92%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 8 people, 16.67%
Blood Culture Positive: 8 people, 16.67%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 14.58%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 7 people, 14.58%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 7 people, 14.58%
Pneumonia Streptococcal (pneumonia, caused by streptococcus pneumoniae): 6 people, 12.50%
Fungal Infection: 6 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 7 people, 14.58%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 6 people, 12.50%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 8.33%
Pain: 3 people, 6.25%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 6.25%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 3 people, 6.25%
Pituitary-Dependent Cushing's Syndrome (pituitary dependent hypercortisolism): 3 people, 6.25%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 2 people, 4.17%
Mineral Deficiency (lack of mineral): 2 people, 4.17%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Enterobacter infection (2,634 reports)

How severe was Enterobacter infection and when was it recovered:

Enterobacter infection in Bactrim

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim:

Enterobacter infection and drugs with ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Bactrim:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Enterobacter infection:

Enterobacter infection (267 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Enterobacter infection:

Enterobacter infection (554 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (the active ingredients of Bactrim) and Bactrim (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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