Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative, encapsulated, non-motile bacterium found in the environment and has been associated with pneumonia in patient populations with alcohol use disorder or diabetes mellitus. The bacterium typically colonizes human mucosal surfaces of the oropharynx and gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
What antibiotics treat Klebsiella PNA?
Treatment. Klebsiellainfections can be dangerous, so doctors start treatment with antibiotics right away.
Examples include cephalosporins (cefotaxime and ceftriaxone) and carbapenems (imipenem or cilastatin).
Microbiology and pathogenesis of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection
