Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae

Definition

A disease of the pulmonary system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae. This infection common presents with thick, haemorrhagic, mucoid sputum. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae in a sputum sample.

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