Klebsiella Flashcards
1
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What is the Feature of Klebsiella ?
A
1- Gram – bacilli 2- Capsulated 3- Non-motile 4- catalase + 5- oxidase – 6- lactose fermenter
2
Q
What is the Diseases of Klebsiella ?
A
1- K. pneumoniae subspecies pneumonia
2- K pneumoniae subspecies K aerogenes
3- K. oxytoca
3
Q
What is the Isolation of Klebsiella ?
A
MacConkey’s agar→ lactose fermenter large, pink, mucoid colonies
4
Q
What is the biochemical reaction of Klebsiella ?
A
IMVC (indole,Methyl Red-VP and citrate) –++
5
Q
What is the treatment of Klebsiella ?
A
ESBL (strains of K. pneumoniae) produce extended- spectrum β-lactamases.