Klebsiella pneumoniae can cause nosocomial UTIs, pneumonia (especially aspiration pneumonia in alcoholics and diabetics), and exhibits multidrug resistance. The mnemonic helps remember risk factors: Alcoholics, Avid sugar eaters (diabetics), Aspiration, Abscesses, and Currant jelly sputum.
Klebsiella pneumoniae es una causa común de neumonía por aspiración, especialmente en alcohólicos y diabéticos. También puede causar infecciones del tracto urinario nosocomiales y es conocida por su multirresistencia a los antibióticos. El mnemónico "AAAAA" ayuda a recordar los factores de riesgo: Aspiración, Alcohólicos, Adictos al azúcar (diabéticos), Abscesos y Esputo de jalea de grosella.
| Front | Name (3) manifestations of K.pneumonia infx List (5) important features of K.pneumonia infection using a helpful mnemonic |
|---|---|
| Back | Nosocomial UTI Multidrug resistanceAspiration pneumonia ↓ Aspiration pneumonia Alcoholics Avid sugar eaters (diAbetics) Abscess (lungs) CurrAnt jelly sputum |
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