Klebsiella pneumoniae is a leading cause of multiple nosocomial infections, some of which
are associated with high mortality. The increasing prevalence of antibiotic‐resistant strains …

Klebsiella pneumoniae is recognized as an important gram-negative opportunistic
pathogen. The ability of bacteria to adhere to host structures is considered essential for the …

[illus. 1] Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most common causes of hospital-acquired
infections worldwide and, owing to the high prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains, it has …

Background WHO considers ESBL-and carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
a major global concern. In animals, ESBL-and carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae of …

Infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae are a major public health threat. Extensively
drug-resistant and even pan-resistant strains have been reported. Understanding K …

Klebsiella pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for nosocomial infections
that initially colonize the intestinal tract of patients. Signature-tagged mutagenesis was used …

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative bacterial pathogen that causes a range of
infections, including pneumonias, urinary tract infections, and septicemia, in otherwise …

Antibiotic-resistance of hospital-acquired infections is a major public health issue. The
worldwide emergence and diffusion of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing …

Health care-associated infections such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia pose a
major clinical risk for hospitalized patients. However, these systemic infections are …

The ability to form biofilm is seen as an increasingly important colonization strategy among
both pathogenic and environmental Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. The aim of the present …