Klebsiella (enterobacteriaceae) Flashcards
1
Q
what are the most important features of klebsiella
A
Gram negative
Rod
cause: LOBAR pneumonia
Alcoholics and diabetics when aspirated
2
Q
Manifestations of Klebsiella
sxs: means symptoms
A
Pneumonia: currant jelly sputum (dark red) bloody
UTI: nosocomial UTIs associated with multidrug resistance (MDR)