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What do Klebsiella and Proteus cause?
Klebsiella and Proteus sometimes cause pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, and urinary tract infections
What is the colony morphology of klebsiella pneumonia on macconkeys and nutrient agar?
cream
What is the gram stain of pneumonia?
Mycoplasma (Gram +), Hemophilus (Gram -), Klebsiella (Gram -), Legionella (Gram -) among many that cause pneumonia. Do have another in mind?
Is Klebsiella Pneumoniae contagious?
yes,Infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae can be highly contagious. It can be spread by direct contact or through contaminated water.
What test will differentiate between Klebsiella pneumonia and Citrobacter freundii?
K. oxytoca will be indole-positive while K. pneumonia is indole-negative
Is Klebsiella pneumonia motile?
No, Klebsiella pneumoniae is non-motile. No, Klebsiella pneumoniae is non-motile.
What is the main term for klebsiella pneumoniae?
pneumonia
What do Klebsiella and Proteus cause?
Klebsiella and Proteus sometimes cause pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, and urinary tract infections
What is the colony morphology of klebsiella pneumonia on macconkeys and nutrient agar?
cream
What is the colony morphology for klebsiella pneumonia?
It is an organism with a capsule, which is a special structure morphology.
What is the gram stain of pneumonia?
Mycoplasma (Gram +), Hemophilus (Gram -), Klebsiella (Gram -), Legionella (Gram -) among many that cause pneumonia. Do have another in mind?
Is Klebsiella Pneumoniae contagious?
yes,Infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae can be highly contagious. It can be spread by direct contact or through contaminated water.
What test will differentiate between Klebsiella pneumonia and Citrobacter freundii?
K. oxytoca will be indole-positive while K. pneumonia is indole-negative
Common diseases caused by Klebsiella pneumonia?
The symptoms are the same as regular pneumonia, but the treatment is with different antibiotics. Also, if you don't have relief from the symptoms in 5-7 days, check in with your doctor. You may need IV antibiotics.
What is Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Klebsiella pneumonia is a type of bacterial pneumonia caused by infection with the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium, a gram-negative bacteria which is typically carried in fecal material and ingested through accidental aspiration or exposure to contaminated medical instruments. This bacterial infection is usually opportunistic, meaning that it appears in patients who are already battling an existing medical problem or infection, and it can be very dangerous for some patients.
What is the scientific definition of klebsiella?
Klebsiella is any one of several rod-shaped bacteria. Some species are found in the intestinal tract and respiratory tract of humans and animals. They can cause illness such as pneumonia or bacterial infections.
Is pneumonia gram postitive?
I assume you mean bacterial pneumonia, from there it is dependent on what type of bacteria is causing the pneumonia. For example Streptococcus pneumoniae is gram positive, but Klebsiella pneumoniae gram negative.On the whole though, bacterial pneumonia is more typically caused by gram positive bacteria.
