Klebsiella pneumoniae Slide

Potential Agent of Pneumonia

• Identifying features clearly distinguishable
• Rigorous quality control standards

Rods singly or in short chains. Capsulated. Naturally occurs in the soil and as normal flora on the skin, mouth, and in the intestines. However, becomes harmful if aspirated and makes contact with the alveoli in the lungs, particularly to individuals with compromised immune systems.