Klebsiella
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Klebsiella
Klebsiella is a genus of non-motile, Gram-negative, oxidase-negative, rod shaped bacteria with a prominent polysaccharide-based capsule.
Kingdom | Bacteria |
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Phylum | Proteobacteria |
Class | Gamma Proteobacteria |
Order | Enterobacteriales |
Family | Enterobacteriaceae |
Genus | Klebsiella |
[edit] Pathogenic Activity
Klebsiella organisms can lead to a wide range of disease states, notably pneumonia, urinary tract infections, septicemia, ankylosing spondylitis, and soft tissue infections.