Klebsiella pneumoniae- Pathogenicity and Clinical Manifestations
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative, encapsulated, non-motile bacterium that is found in the environment and has been associated with pneumonia in the alcoholic and diabetic patient population. K. pneumoniae is also a well-known cause of community-acquired pneumonia. The bacterium typically colonizes human mucosal surfaces of the oropharynx and gastrointestinal (GI) tract. K. pneumoniae is present in the respiratory tract and …
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