Klebsiella Species
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Which species of Klebsiella is commonly isolated more frequently than K. oxytoca by clinical laboratories?

  • K. granulomatis
  • K. oxytoca
  • K. aerogenes
  • K. pneumoniae (correct)
  • What are the common clinical features of K. pneumoniae pneumonia?

  • Lower lobe consolidation
  • Productive cough with blood-tinged sputum
  • Abscess formation
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What other infections can be caused by Klebsiella species?

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Wound and soft tissue infections
  • Bacteremia/sepsis
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which population is most commonly affected by the community-acquired pyogenic liver abscess caused by a particular clone of K. pneumoniae?

    <p>Asian males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of Klebsiella species in the nasopharynx and feces of normal individuals?

    <p>About 5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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