A characteristic finding in Klebsiella pneumoniae infection, particularly pneumonia, is "currant jelly sputum," which is a viscous, reddish-brown sputum.
Klebsiella pneumoniae es una bacteria que a menudo se asocia con neumonía, especialmente en personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados o en adultos mayores. Un hallazgo característico de la infección por K. pneumoniae es una expectoración de "jalea de grosella roja", que se debe a la presencia de moco y sangre en el esputo.
| Front | Characteristic finding in K.pneumonia infection |
|---|---|
| Back | Dark Red Currant Jelly Sputum |
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