Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are common in hospitals, often life-threatening and increasing
in prevalence. Microorganisms in the blood are usually rapidly cleared by the immune …

Background Klebsiella pneumoniae strains have been divided into two major categories:
classical K. pneumoniae, which are frequently multidrug-resistant and cause hospital …

A protracted outbreak of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM)–producing carbapenem-
resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae started in Tuscany, Italy, in November 2018 and continued …

The emergence of hypervirulence (hv) and carbapenem resistance (CR) as distinct
evolutionary directions for Klebsiella pneumoniae presents a significant threat in clinical …

Members of the Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex frequently colonize the gut and
colonization is associated with subsequent infection. To identify genes associated with …

Healthcare-acquired infections are a leading cause of disease in patients that are
hospitalized or in long-term-care facilities. Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) is a leading cause of …

Commensal Escherichia coli with broad repertoire of virulence and antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) genes pose serious public health risks as reservoirs of AMR and virulence. This study …

Tellurite is highly toxic to bacteria and commonly used in the clinical screening for
pathogens; it is speculated that there is a potential relationship between tellurite resistance …

The hypervirulent lineages of Klebsiella pneumoniae (HvKp) cause invasive infections such
as Klebsiella-liver abscess. Invasive infection often occurs after initial colonization of the …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for the body. Various organs of the body,
including the intestine, are affected by its deficiency. Se deficiency can induce oxidative …