Klebsiela pneumoniae Flashcards
1
Q
How to classify Klebsiella pneumoniae?
A
Gram negative enterobacterales
2
Q
What does it commonly cause?
A
UTI but not as common as E.coli
-Community and hospital associated
3
Q
What are the diseases caused by CAI?
A
-Friedlander’s pneumoniae
-Liver abscess
-Hyper viscous strains
4
Q
Is CAI very susceptible to antibiotics?
A
Yes but virulent
5
Q
What are the nosocomial infections?
A
UTI, wound infections, biliary, lung
6
Q
Are nosocomial infections multi-resistant?
A
Frequently yes
7
Q
What is the treatment? (7)
A
- Piperacillin-Tazobactam
- Imipenem and Cilastatin
- Meropenem (for imipenem resistant strains)
- Aztreonam
- Ceftazidime, cefepime
- Aminoglycosides
- Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
8
Q
Who is at risk?
A
- Alcoholics
- Diabetics
