Analysis of virulence profiles in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae from renal abscesses: clinical significance of hypervirulent isolates

ConclusionsOur findings highlight the importance of hvKp as a pathogen in renal abscesses. Although the nature of hvKp is relatively unknown, it is widely recognized as a highly virulent pathogen that can infect relatively healthy individuals of various ages and simultaneously cause infections at multiple anatomical sites. Therefore, when treating patients with K. pneumoniae-related renal abscesses, caution is necessary when considering the characteristics of hvKp, such as potential bacteremia, multi-organ abscess formation, and metastatic spread.

Source: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - March 28, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research