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genus klebsiella

 

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Noun genus klebsiella has 1 sense
  1. genus Klebsiella - a genus of bacteria
    --1 is a kind of
    bacteria genus
    --1 is a member of Enterobacteriaceae, family Enterobacteriaceae
    --1 has member: klebsiella

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Genus Klebsiella

Definition: Genus Klebsiella refers to a group of Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the human respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. These bacteria can cause opportunistic infections, especially in patients with weakened immune systems.


Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The Klebsiella genus encompasses various species, including Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca.

2. Researchers are studying the pathogenicity of Klebsiella in hospital settings.

As an Adjective:

1. The Klebsiella strains isolated from the patient were resistant to most antibiotics.

2. The laboratory technician identified the presence of Klebsiella in the patient's urine sample.


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