Clinical characteristics and treatments of Klebsiella pneumoniae infections

Abstract

Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most important gram-negative bacteria clinically.Klebsiella infections are seen mostly in people with a weakened immune system.Klebsiella can cause infections in the respiratory tract, urinary tract, lower biliary tract, and surgical wound sites.The range of clinical diseases includes pneumonia, thrombophlebitis, urinary tract infection, pyogenic liver abscess, cholecystitis, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, wound infection, osteomyelitis, meningitis, and bacteremia and septicemia.The most common condition caused by Klebsiella bacteria is pneumonia, and the worst condition is septic shock.Klebsiella organisms are often resistant to multiple antibiotics.Klebsiella with the ability to produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamases is resistant to many classes of antibiotics.Therefore, prevent spreading Klebsiella infections and give effective treatment to patients are most important task for us. Key words: Klebsiella pneumoniae; Infection; Treatment,