Abstract
Introduction: Klebsiella is the normal flora of human intestines and it is a soil saprophyte. It is the 2nd most common uropathogen. The Klebsiella pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen and is responsible for urinary infections, bacteremia and nosocomial infections. Therefore, it is responsible for increased morbidity and economic burden to the community.
Objective: To study the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae in urine, pus and sputum samples.
Material and method: Various clinical samples were collected from OPD and IPD patients and were processed. Identification of the Klebsiella pneumoniae was done by standard bacteriological techniques.
Results: Total 10,605 urine samples and 9,623 collectively pus and sputum samples were collected. Out of which 4,030 urine and 2,406 collectively pus and sputum samples showed growth on culture media. The Klebsiella pneumoniae growth was observed in 130 (3.23%) urine samples and 434 (18%) of pus and sputum samples collectively.
Conclusion: The Klebsiella pneumoniae is developing resistance to multiple drugs by various methods now-a-days. Being an important uropathogen and the superbug evolution, it is important to keep track of the prevalence of this organism.