Klebsiella pneumoniae is a type of bacteria commonly found in the human mouth. It is normally harmless but can cause illness if it gets into the lungs. Illnesses related to this bacteria are usually found in those with a weak immune system.
No, Klebsiella pneumoniae is non-motile. No, Klebsiella pneumoniae is non-motile.
MacConkey agar
pneumonia
Klebsiella pneumoniae is typically citrate negative, meaning it does not utilize citrate as a carbon source in the citrate utilization test. This bacterium lacks the enzyme citrate permease needed for citrate utilization.
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a prokaryotic bacterium, as it lacks a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells.
gram positive
No, but Pseudomonas aeruginosa is.
Adonitol fermentation test results for Klebsiella pneumoniae would typically show a positive result, meaning the organism is able to ferment adonitol and produce acid. This can be observed by a color change in the growth medium from red to yellow.
i-m-v+c+
Type your answer here... it's non-hemolytic
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.
Yes, almost Enterobacteriae are positive for nitrate reduction.