What is Klebsiella?

1. Klebsiella is a genus of bacteria that includes many species of pathogenic organisms. Most commonly known as Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP), this bacterium causes urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, wound infections, septicemia, meningitis, endocarditis, and bacteremia. 2. Klebsiella pneumonia is a gram-negative rod shaped bacterium that is responsible for causing nosocomial infections. These infections occur … Read more