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The results of polymerase chain reaction and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry versus phenotypic distinction between Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca
27 Feb 2025
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Introduction Klebsiella pneumoniae and K. oxytoca are members of Enterobacteriaceae . They are Gram-negative, non-motile rods that are ubiquitous in the environment and part of the human intestinal microbiota. These opportunistic pathogens may cause pneumonia and urinary tract infections. Klebsiella species are genetically and biochemically similar; therefore, it is important to find reliable methods for their...
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