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Klebsiella Flashcards

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List the general characteristics of klebsiella. (gram test, capsule, motility)

A

Gram -ve
capsule present-polysaccharide
non-motile

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mostly commonly isolated species?

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K.pneumoniae

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List the main clinical manifestations of K.pneumoniae.

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sepsis
UTI
bacteremia
meningitis

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List the virulence factors for Klebsiella.

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  • Capsular k antigen
  • Siderophores: taking up iron bound to host proteins
  • Fimbriae: adherence to respiratory and urinary epithelia
  • Endotoxin (LPS)
  • Express outer membrane protein efflux pumps
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Pulmonary manifestations of klebsiella?

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pneumonia lobar
bronchitis
bronchopneumonia

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Lab diagnosis of klebsiella?

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IMViC test= –++

MacConkey- pink and mucoid
CLED- yellow

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What antibiotics are used in Klebsiella?

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Cephalosporins
Fluoroquinolones

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