Phenotypic and Genotypic Detection of Hypervirulent <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Isolated from Hospital-Acquired Infections

Phenotypic and Genotypic Detection of Hypervirulent <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Isolated from Hospital-Acquired Infections

Hypervirulent <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> is a highly pathogenic variant of <i>Klebsiella pneumonae</i>, which represents a global public health issue because it is very virulent and spreads easily. The objectives of this study were to assess the predominance of hvKp among h...

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Main Authors: Marwa S. Taha, Reham M. Elkolaly, Mohammed Elhendawy, Hytham Elatrozy, Asmaa Fawzy Amer, Rehab Abd El Fattah Helal, Hanan Salem, Yomna G. El feky, Ahmed Harkan, Raghda Gabr Mashaal, Alzahraa A. Allam, Amira E. Oraiby, Nashwa S. M. Abdeen, Marwa Gamal Bahey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
hypervirulent
<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>
aerobactin-positive
<i>rmpA</i> gene
<i>iuc A</i> gene
capsular serotypes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/12/2469

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