Klebsiella Pneumoniae

Question 1

Klebsiella Pneumonia: Causes

Answer 1

Causes: 
Klebsiella Pneumoniae is a Gram-Negative Rod that is part of the normal gut flora 
( the above also causes:
urine infections
lung abscess
empyema).

Question 2

Klebsiella Pneumoniae: lung region and nature (affected group)

Answer 2

cavitating pneumonia in upper lobes in diabetics and alcoholics

Question 3

Klebsiella Pneumoniae: Prognosis

Answer 3

Mortality 30-50%

Question 4

Klebsiella Pneumoniae: Features

Answer 4

More common in alcoholics and diabetics
May occur following aspiration
Red-currant jelly Sputum
Affects Upper lobes mainly