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KlebsiellaInfection in Patients with Thalassemia [PDF]

open access: yesClinical Infectious Diseases, 2003
Klebsiella infection has previously been reported in a few patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia. The incidence and clinical spectrum of this infection in our cohort of patients were reviewed retrospectively. Among 160 patients observed for 12 years, there were 15 episodes of Klebsiella infection that occurred in 12 patients (7.5%), resulting
Ha, SY   +8 more
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Nosocomial infection and colonization by Klebsiella trevisanii [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Microbiology, 1986
During an 18-month period we identified two cases of septicemia and 24 examples of colonization of humans by Klebsiella trevisanii. Organisms were identified using the API 20EC and API 147 assimilation galleries. Of 147 clinical isolates initially identified as K. oxytoca, 18% were found to be K. trevisanii. Tracheal aspirate was the most common source
J, Freney   +6 more
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Characteristics of Klebsiella bloodstream infections and risk factors for carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella infections in children

open access: yesTrends in Pediatrics, 2023
Objective: Klebsiella spp. is a common and severe pathogen of bloodstream infections (BSI) due to gram-negative bacilli. Carbapenems are commonly used agents for the treatment of serious infections. However, the incidence of carbapenem-resistant (CR) Klebsiella infections has increased significantly in recent years.
Aysun Yahşi   +8 more
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Management of KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae infections [PDF]

open access: yesClinical Microbiology and Infection, 2018
Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing K. pneumoniae (KPC-KP) has become one of the most important contemporary pathogens, especially in endemic areas.To provide practical suggestion for physicians dealing with the management of KPC-KP infections in critically ill patients, based on expert opinions.PubMed search for relevant publications ...
Bassetti   +15 more
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Risk Factors for Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection and Mortality of Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection

open access: yesChinese Medical Journal, 2018
Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) is a pathogen commonly causing nosocomial infection. Carbapenem-resistant KP (CRKP) is more resistant to multiple antimicrobial drugs than carbapenem-susceptible KP (CSKP) isolates. The aim of the present study was to identify the risk factors for CRKP infection and the predictors of mortality among KP-infected adult patients.
Zhe Wang   +3 more
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A Case of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection

open access: yesThe Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Introduction: In recent years, hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp) has attracted increasing attention. It usually causes liver abscesses, which spread through the bloodstream to other parts such as the eyes, brain, lungs. 5.5% of all paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity syndrome are associated with infection, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, and ...
Xuefang Liu   +5 more
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Metastatic infection of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae

open access: yesIDCases
Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae(hvKp) has a unique ability to cause organ or life-threatening tissue invasive infection in multiple sites. This case highlights that classical hvKp resulted in multiple abscesses in every body site, especially in the necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis.
Biying Zhang   +4 more
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