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Clinical Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Control Strategies of Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection

Year: 2021

Type: review

Abstract: Klebsiella species cause infections at multiple sites, including lung, urinary tract, bloodstream, wound or surgical site, and brain. These infections are more likely to occur in people with preexisting health conditions. Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) has emerged as a major pathogen of international concern due to the increasing incidences of hypervirulent and carbapenem-resistant strains. It is imperative to understand risk factors, prevention strategies, and therapeutic avenues to treat multidrug-resistant Klebsiella infections. Here, we highlight the epidemiology, risk factors, and control strategies against K. pneumoniae infections to highlight the grave risk posed by this pathogen and currently available options to treat Klebsiella-associated diseases.

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology

DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.750662

Authors: De Chang, Lokesh Sharma, Charles S. Dela Cruz, Dong Zhang

Institutions: Chinese PLA General Hospital, Chinese People's Liberation Army, Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Subfield: Microbiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950