Klebsiella pneumoniae causes lobar pneumonia in alcoholics and diabetics via aspiration, and produces mucoid colonies due to its polysaccharide capsule.
Klebsiella pneumoniae causa neumonía lobar en alcohólicos y diabéticos por aspiración, y produce colonias mucosas debido a su cápsula de polisacáridos.
| Front | What bacteria causes lobar pneumonia in alcoholics and diabetics when aspirated? |
|---|---|
| Back | ↓ Mucoid colonies due to heavy polysaccharide capsule |
Tags: microbiology
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