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[Klebsiella pneumoniae capsular type 48 isolated for the first time in Turkey]

H Ozenci1, A Karaaslan, M Ozsan

  • 1Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakültesi, Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dah.

Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni
|April 1, 1990
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The first observation of capsule type 48 Klebsiella pneumoniae in Turkey was reported. These bacteria were isolated from a newborn infant's blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Klebsiella pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen causing severe infections, particularly in neonates.
  • Capsular polysaccharides play a crucial role in Klebsiella virulence and serotype determination.
  • The emergence of specific serotypes can have significant epidemiological implications.

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