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Genomic and Phenotypic Insights Into Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence of Klebsiella pneumoniae From the Environment in Southern Taiwan.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 14 Nov 2025
Liao Chun-Hsing, Huang Ya-Ling, Ioerger Thomas, Lim Ke San, Huang Yu-Chieh, Huang Chen-Hsiu, Hsu Chun-Ru
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major human pathogen responsible for healthcare- and community-associated infections and a critical contributor to the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. Although widely present in the environment, its role in harboring multidrug-resistant (MDR) and hypervirulent strains (hvKp) remains insufficiently characterized. METHODS: This study assessed the prevalence,...
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- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Taiwan
- Virulence
- Animals
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Klebsiella Infections
