Klebsiella Pneumoniae: A Superbug Found in Health Care Environments

Klebsiella pneumonia, also referred to as, 'Friedlander's bacillus,' is a small Gram-negative coccobacilli that causes necrotizing lobar pneumonia and can be found in health care environments. It does not form spores, is motionless, and is capable of forming a capsule. K. pneumonia is found in the regular intestinal flora of people and is usually harmless in those who have [weakened immune systems][1].

[1]: http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/immune-system.php

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