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.

Scientific classification

Kingdom	Bacteria
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.

[edit] References

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