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Klebsiela pneumoniae Flashcards

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1
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How to classify Klebsiella pneumoniae?

A

Gram negative enterobacterales

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What does it commonly cause?

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UTI but not as common as E.coli
-Community and hospital associated

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What are the diseases caused by CAI?

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-Friedlander’s pneumoniae
-Liver abscess
-Hyper viscous strains

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4
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Is CAI very susceptible to antibiotics?

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Yes but virulent

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What are the nosocomial infections?

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UTI, wound infections, biliary, lung

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Are nosocomial infections multi-resistant?

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Frequently yes

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What is the treatment? (7)

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  1. Piperacillin-Tazobactam
  2. Imipenem and Cilastatin
  3. Meropenem (for imipenem resistant strains)
  4. Aztreonam
  5. Ceftazidime, cefepime
  6. Aminoglycosides
  7. Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
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Who is at risk?

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  • Alcoholics
  • Diabetics
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