Abstract

Klebsiella pneumoniae is an important opportunistic pathogen in humans. Klebsiella spp. are ubiquitous in nature, with two common habitats, one being the environment and the other being the mucosal surfaces of mammals. In humans, K. pneumoniae is present as a saprophyte in the intestinal tract and nasopharynx (1). This enteric gramnegative bacillus is a common nosocomial pathogen, causing pneumonia and soft tissue, intra-abdominal, and urinary tract infections. This microorganism is also a potential community-acquired pathogen.

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