Klebsiella Flashcards

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What is the Feature of Klebsiella ?

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1- Gram – bacilli
2- Capsulated
3- Non-motile
4- catalase +
5- oxidase – 
6- lactose fermenter
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What is the Diseases of Klebsiella ?

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1- K. pneumoniae subspecies pneumonia
2- K pneumoniae subspecies K aerogenes
3- K. oxytoca

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What is the Isolation of Klebsiella ?

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MacConkey’s agar→ lactose fermenter large, pink, mucoid colonies

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What is the biochemical reaction of Klebsiella ?

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IMVC (indole,Methyl Red-VP and citrate) –++

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What is the treatment of Klebsiella ?

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ESBL (strains of K. pneumoniae) produce extended- spectrum β-lactamases.

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