Klebsiella Pneumonia

e Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, capsule-forming bacterium commonly found in the respiratory and urinary tracts of humans and animals. It is responsible for many types of infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, and urinary tract infections. Klebsiella pneumoniae is also a major cause of sepsis and can be a major cause of hospital-acquired infections. Treatment of infections caused by this organism can be difficult as it is increasingly resistant to many antibiotics. Vaccines are available for prevention but are not widely available.