How is Klebsiella pneumoniae transmitted?

Answer 1

diagnoise with Klebsiella pneumoniae and Streptococcus pneumoniae on the 8th dec 2011. i had a partial thyroidectomy in march 2011 and this followed recurrent throat and chest infections march-dec 2011 which my gp not once asked for a spit sample and gave me 9 lots of anti biotics for without any tests.

now i find out the ones he gave me have made this/these bugs even worse

it was only when i was very ill they thought of a spit sample and the above result came back. so i have had this bug probably for 8 months and boy have i been ill

when i asked what i should do about finding out where i got bug, my gp was very flippant and said no one knows where u could have picked it up, no one can answer this question yet all the media coverage states its a HOSPITAL superbug caused by poor hygeine practices and dirty surgical equipment etc etc

i am furious and am about to write a very strong letter to the hospital and the health board demanding answers

Answer 2

Klebsiella pneumoniae is transmitted in a variety of ways. It can be transmitted by direct physical contact, transmission, as well as through the air, too.