Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infections Quiz
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What is the primary mode of transmission for Klebsiella pneumoniae infections?

  • Waterborne transmission
  • Nosocomial (hospital-acquired) transmission (correct)
  • Zoonotic transmission from animals
  • Foodborne transmission

Which of the following is a key virulence factor of Klebsiella pneumoniae?

  • Photosynthetic pigments
  • Spore formation
  • Thick polysaccharide capsule (correct)
  • Flagella for motility

What type of infection is Klebsiella pneumoniae commonly associated with in the hospital setting?

  • Bloodstream infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Meningitis
  • Urinary tract infections (correct)

What is the significance of Klebsiella pneumoniae's ability to ferment lactose?

<p>It is used to identify the bacteria on MacConkey agar. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option is typically used for multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections?

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What does the 'currant jelly-like sputum' represent in the context of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection?

<p>A common symptom of pneumonia caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'three A's' associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae's 'spiky tail'?

<p>They represent the three patient populations at high risk for Klebsiella pneumoniae infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Klebsiella pneumoniae being 'immotile' (represented by the jelly sticking it to the table)?

<p>It indicates Klebsiella pneumoniae's inability to move independently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'ammonia (NH3) spray bottle' represent in the context of Klebsiella pneumoniae?

<p>A byproduct of Klebsiella pneumoniae's metabolism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'cavitary lesion on the patient's right lung lobe' represent?

<p>A common radiological finding in Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'thick shell-like scales' represent in the context of Klebsiella pneumoniae?

<p>A virulence factor that aids in adherence to host cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Klebsiella pneumoniae transmission

Primarily spreads through hospitals (nosocomial).

Klebsiella virulence factor

Thick polysaccharide capsule protects it.

Klebsiella hospital infection

Often causes urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Klebsiella lactose fermentation

Used to identify it on MacConkey agar.

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Treatment for multidrug-resistant Klebsiella

Carbapenems are typically used.

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Currant jelly sputum

Symptom of Klebsiella pneumonia.

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High-risk patient groups

Three A's represent patient groups vulnerable to Klebsiella pneumoniae.

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Klebsiella immobility

Inability to move independently.

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Klebsiella ammonia byproduct

Ammonia is a metabolic byproduct.

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Radiological finding in Klebsiella pneumonia

Cavitary lesion in lung.

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Klebsiella virulence for adhesion

Thick shell-like structure aids in adherence to cells.

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