Klebsiella Bacteria

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Where do Klebsiella organisms occur?

Exclusively in the human respiratory tract

In soil, water, on plants, and in the human gastrointestinal tract (correct)

In extreme heat environments only

Primarily in icy conditions

Why is Klebsiella named after Edwin Klebs?

Because Edwin Klebs discovered a cure for Klebsiella infections

Because Edwin Klebs was a physician and bacteriologist (correct)

Because Edwin Klebs was a famous German scientist

Because Edwin Klebs was the first to isolate Klebsiella from soil

Are all strains of Klebsiella considered harmful to humans?

Yes, all strains are pathogenic

No, some strains are part of the normal human flora (correct)

No, all strains are highly toxic

Yes, but only if consumed in large quantities

Which family do Klebsiella bacteria belong to?

Enterobacteriaceae Signup and view all the answers

What is the microbiological classification of Klebsiella organisms?

Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, nonmotile bacteria Signup and view all the answers

How can Klebsiella bacteria cause pneumonia?

By entering the respiratory tract Signup and view all the answers

In healthcare settings, how can Klebsiella bacteria be spread?

Via patient-to-patient contact Signup and view all the answers

Which medical conditions may put patients at risk of Klebsiella infection?

Having intravenous catheters or wounds Signup and view all the answers

How is Klebsiella NOT spread in healthcare settings?

Via air transmission Signup and view all the answers

What factors may allow Klebsiella to enter the body and cause infection?

Being on ventilators or having intravenous catheters Signup and view all the answers

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Where do Klebsiella organisms occur?

Why is Klebsiella named after Edwin Klebs?

Are all strains of Klebsiella considered harmful to humans?

Which family do Klebsiella bacteria belong to?

What is the microbiological classification of Klebsiella organisms?

How can Klebsiella bacteria cause pneumonia?

In healthcare settings, how can Klebsiella bacteria be spread?

Which medical conditions may put patients at risk of Klebsiella infection?

How is Klebsiella NOT spread in healthcare settings?

What factors may allow Klebsiella to enter the body and cause infection?

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