Can klebsiella pneumoniae be transmitted sexually

INTRODUCTION

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a member of the Klebsiella genus of Enterobacteriaceae and belongs to the normal flora of the human mouth and intestine.

Of the pathogenic Klebsiella species, K. pneumoniae is the most prevalent and clinically important. Infections with K. pneumoniae are usually hospital-acquired and occur primarily in patients with impaired host defenses.

An important exception to these general observations is a community-acquired invasive primary liver abscess syndrome, which can occur in patients without any underlying predisposing medical conditions and has primarily been described in countries in East Asia, particularly Taiwan [1].

(See "Invasive liver abscess syndrome caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae".)

The epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of infections due to K. pneumoniae will be reviewed here. The microbiology and pathogenesis of K.

Greater than 100 000 cfu/ml of klebsiella pneumoniae in urine

pneumoniae infection are discussed separately. (See "Microbiology and pathogenesis of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection".)

EPIDEMIOLOGY

Humans are the primary reservoir for K. pneu