Pyogenic spondylitis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae: should the possibility of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae be considered?
Abstract Background Klebsiella pneumoniae is rare but the second most common causative agent among gram-negative bacteria that cause pyogenic spondylitis. However, there are no available studies on the serotype, virulence factors, and clinical characteristics associated with K. pneumoniae-caused pyo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-10-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07785-6 |