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Xian Pei Cheong1, Li Min Lim1, Chee Yik Chang2
1Internal Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, MYS.
Abstract:
Invasive Klebsiella syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition primarily caused by hypervirulent strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae. It is characterized by severe infections that metastasize to various organs, including the liver, lungs, eyes, and brain. We present a case of invasive K. pneumoniae syndrome in Malaysia, highlighting the aggressiveness of the disease. The case involves a 44-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus who developed cavitary pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and pleural effusion, requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment and drainage. This case highlights the need for early diagnosis and extended antibiotic therapy to improve patient outcomes.
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