Understanding Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infections I causes I symptoms I prevention

Today, we're going to dive deep into the world of Klebsiella pneumoniae infections. We'll explore what causes these infections, the symptoms to watch out for, and most importantly, how to prevent them. So, let's get started!
1. What is Klebsiella Pneumoniae (KP)?
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative bacteria that can cause various infections in the human body. It's commonly found in the intestines and can be harmless under normal circumstances. However, when it enters other parts of the body, it can lead to serious infections.
2 Causes of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infections Klebsiella pneumoniae infections are typically caused by the bacterium entering areas where it shouldn't be. This can happen due to weakened immune systems, hospital stays, or the use of medical devices like catheters and ventilators. KP is one the leading causes of urine infections, lung infections especially in patients with diabetes, heart, lung diseases and hospitalized patients, skin-soft tissue infections, brain infections following surgery or road traffic accidents and blood stream infections secondary to urine/intraabdominal infections or central-line related infections.
3. Symptoms of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infections Identifying the symptoms is crucial for early detection. Common symptoms include high fever, cough with mucus, shortness of breath, and chest pain. In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia or bloodstream infections. Symptoms depend upon the site of infection.
4. Diagnosis and Treatment To diagnose Klebsiella pneumoniae infections, doctors may perform various tests, including blood cultures and imaging scans. Treatment usually involves antibiotics, but it's essential to use them responsibly to prevent antibiotic resistance. Choice of antibiotics will depend upon several factors including the mechanism of resistance and safety profile of the antibiotics.
5. Preventing Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infections Prevention is key, especially if you're in a high-risk setting like a hospital. Good hygiene practices, proper handwashing, and maintaining a strong immune system are essential. Hospitals also have infection control measures in place.
6. Antibiotic Resistance It's important to note that overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, making these infections harder to treat. We should all be mindful of using antibiotics only when prescribed by a healthcare professional.
CONCLUSION In summary, Klebsiella pneumoniae infections can be serious, but with awareness and preventive measures, we can reduce the risks. If you or someone you know experiences symptoms, seek medical attention promptly. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more informative content. Stay Swastha (healthy) and informed, everyone!

[@Prabah-ym7pw]

Nice thanku doctor

[@Kaashworld07]

What do if ye bacteria Kisi chemo k patient ko hu jay and aun ki phalay say tanzo antibiotics chal Rai hu

[@AmeetDas]

My mom is dying from this bacteria in urine and severe infection....

[@Kaashworld07]

Kiya tanzo is bacteria ko khatam kar sakata hai plz reply

[@stephyjoy3693]

Hai mam
I have UTI with same bacteria and colonies are less 100000 and I am on antibiotics my question is it can be cured

[@taesvibe4584]

I'm 16
I'm having UTI due to klebsiella found in the culture report (1,00,000 cfu/ml)
I'm on antibiotics right now
Is it serious?

[@AmeetDas]

Get urine culture done and take appropriate antibiotic...its dangerous ...

[@shizuoka4232]

Im a med student
Carba penem is not working in a patient, UTI by klebsiella, fever is above 101 fluctuating 104 degree. Please suggested something

[@radhikadutta9717]

I am talking as a relative pov. My father had klebsiella pneumonia sepsis and uti and zavicefta and Azom IV worked for him. 7 days of zavicefta and azom..3 times a day. And tegicycline 5 days 3 times a day.

[@sonalivijay5491]

​@@radhikadutta9717 hey I had klebsiella in urine and no antibiotics is working I am suffering from it since 4 months. urine culture m sab medicine sensitive aayi almost or mene 10 din ka course liya usme se ek medicine ka but still nothing helped

[@radhikadutta9717]

@@sonalivijay5491 Hey Sonali. Yes. This bacteria is very stubborn. Strongest of the antibiotics do not work. (The above antibiotics worked when he had sepsis, fever was gone but bacteria is still there)
I am giving him natural things now. Like oregano capsules, olive leaf extract. You can try that.

[@manifest9726]

​@@radhikadutta9717is he okay now ?

[@radhikadutta9717]

@@manifest9726 hey. Klebsiella is gone now. Now it’s replaced by Ecoli. But thankfully he has no symptoms. I am still giving him natural stuff.

[@monavanderveld6306]

I wish you do a video in English ! Mixing the languages makes it very hard to follow ! The info is very good but please separate the languages .. thank you

[@nilakshijha]

Is there some issue if my father who is 63+ have more than 100,000 cfu/ml klebsiella pnemonia in his urine culture test

[@ashafumi5372]

It's a uti. I am dealing with the same thing.

[@Ishupatidar2555]

​@@ashafumi5372ab kya hua

[@radhikadutta9717]

My dad too. He contracted carpenamase resistant klebsialla pneumonia after a urology surgery. His urine culture showed 100,000 cfu/ml bacteria 25 days back. Thankfully 2 days back it showed 1000 cfu/ml (insignificant colony count). Though his wbc in urine is still on a higher side.

[@ngswastha]

It depends upon his symptoms

[@baitera342]

​@@ashafumi5372ru ok