public health enemy
Klebsiella
PUBLIC HEALTH ENEMY
KLEBSIELLA
ALIAS: “Kleb, Pneumonia, UTI”
DESCRIPTION
Date Discovered: 1882
Type: Gram Negative rod
Family: Enterobacteriaceae
Associates: Humans and Animals
Area of Attack: ungs and urinary tract
Known Hideouts: Fecal matter
Modus Operandi: Enters respiratory and urinary tract and forms colonies destroying resident cells
CAUTION
Normally Klebsiella is a part of the intestinal tract. But if it enters the respiratory or urinary tracts, can cause infection that can lead to pneumonia and urinary problems. Many members possess weapons to resist antibiotics. If you are a victim of this pathogen, seek medical attention.
SURVIVAL TIME
24 hours
PREVENTION
- Handwashing
- Detergents
- Disinfection