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Which species of Klebsiella is commonly isolated more frequently than K. oxytoca by clinical laboratories?
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?
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?
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?
Which population is most commonly affected by the community-acquired pyogenic liver abscess caused by a particular clone of K. pneumoniae?
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What is the prevalence of Klebsiella species in the nasopharynx and feces of normal individuals?
What is the prevalence of Klebsiella species in the nasopharynx and feces of normal individuals?
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