Metastatic infection of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae

Metastatic infection of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae(hvKp) has a unique ability to cause organ or life-threatening tissue invasive infection in multiple sites. This case highlights that classical hvKp resulted in multiple abscesses in every body site, especially in the necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis. The co...

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Veröffentlicht in:IDCases 2024-01, Vol.38, p.e02090, Article e02090
Hauptverfasser: Zhang, Biying, Liu, Chao, Tang, Yunfei, Russo, Thomas A., Lu, Ming
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Sprache:eng
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Debridement
Drainage
Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae
Metastatic infection
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Zusammenfassung:Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae(hvKp) has a unique ability to cause organ or life-threatening tissue invasive infection in multiple sites. This case highlights that classical hvKp resulted in multiple abscesses in every body site, especially in the necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis. The combination of antibiotics, drainage and debridement is essential for cure.
ISSN:2214-2509
2214-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02090