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===Microbiology===
 
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*Indole [[Indole::negative]] [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Cellular shape::bacillus]]
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*Virulence factors include capsular polysaccharide, lipopolysaccharide, and iron acquisition mechanism (siderophores)
 
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Latest revision as of 08:21, 14 October 2020

Background

Microbiology

  • Indole negative Gram-negative bacillus
  • Virulence factors include capsular polysaccharide, lipopolysaccharide, and iron acquisition mechanism (siderophores)

Clinical Manifestations

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae