“Risk of death in Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infections is associated with specific phylogenetic lineages.”

Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex (KpSC) bloodstream infections (BSIs) are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, particularly in elderly and multimorbid patients. Multidrug resistant (MDR) strains have been associated with poorer outcome. However, the clinical impact of KpSC phylogenetic lineages on BSI outcome is unclear.

Source: Journal of Infection - April 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Aasmund Fostervold, Niclas RAFFELSBERGER, Marit A.K. Hetland, Ragna Bakksj ø, Eva Bernhoff, Ørjan SAMUELSEN, Arnfinn Sundsfjord, Jan E. AFSET, Christopher F. BERNTSEN, Roar BÆVRE-JENSEN, Marit H. EBBESEN, Karianne W. GAMMELSRUD, Anja D. GULENG, Nina HA Source Type: research