Can klebsiella in urine be fatal

Overview

Klebsiella is a type of gram-negative bacteria normally found in human stool (feces) that can cause HAIs.

Klebsiella are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, including carbapenems (often the last line of defense against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections).

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Who is at risk

In healthcare settings, Klebsiella infections commonly occur among sick patients receiving treatment for other conditions. Patients with devices like ventilators (breathing machines) or intravenous (vein) catheters, and patients taking long courses of certain antibiotics are most at risk for Klebsiella infections.

Healthy people usually do not get Klebsiella infections.

How it spreads

• Person-to-person contact (most commonly).
• Contact with contaminated water or soil.
• Contact with contaminated equipment (e.g., ventilators (breathing machines) or intravenous (vein) catheters).
• Wounds caused by injury or surgery.

Klebsiella does not spread through the air.

Prevention

Patients should clean their hands often, including:

• Before preparing
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