A genus of bacteria in the Enterobacteriaceae. K. pneumoniae is implicated in much pneumonia, particularly when it is a secondary infection following a simple chest cold.
A Gram-negative bacterium, one form of which, Klebsiella pneumoniae, can cause pneumonia.
Gram-negative bacteria, some of which cause respiratory infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia) and infections affecting other parts of the body.
Gram-negative bacteria found in the intestinal, respiratory, and urogenital tracts of people and animals. Varieties of the bacteria, which are rod-shaped and non-motile, can cause pneumonia and urinary infections.
A genus of gram-negative, encapsulated bacilli of the family Enterobacteriaceae.
Klebsiella is a group of rod-shaped bacteria commonly present in the human gut. In individuals with liver disease leading to ascites (an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity), these bacteria can result in pneumonia, lung abscess, or peritonitis. One specific kind, Klebsiella granulomatis, is responsible for the sexually transmitted infection known as granuloma inguinale or donovanosis. This infection, prevalent in tropical regions, causes rashes and ulcers in the genital area.