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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Klebsiella
"Klebsiella pneumoniae ist ein häufiger Erreger von Krankenhausinfektionen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genus of bacteria that are known to cause infections in humans, particularly in the urinary tract and bloodstream.
"Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common cause of hospital-acquired infections." - 2
Any bacterium belonging to the genus Klebsiella.
"The presence of Klebsiella in the sample indicated a potential infection."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Klebsiella' is derived from the name of the German bacteriologist Edwin Klebs, who identified the genus in the late 19th century. The name reflects the historical context of microbiology and the study of infectious diseases.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Klebsiella" is said worldwide
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Klebsiella
Transliteration: Klebsiella
"Klebsiella pneumoniae est une cause fréquente d'infections nosocomiales."
Klebsiella
Transliteration: Klebsiella
"Klebsiella pneumoniae ist ein häufiger Erreger von Krankenhausinfektionen."
Klebsiella
Transliteration: Klebsiella
"Klebsiella pneumoniae è una causa comune di infezioni ospedaliere."
Klebsiella
Transliteration: Klebsiella
"Klebsiella pneumoniae es una causa común de infecciones nosocomiales."
Klebsiella
Transliteration: Klebsiella
"Klebsiella pneumoniae é uma causa comum de infecções hospitalares."
क्लेब्सीएला
Transliteration: Klebsiela
"क्लेब्सीएला न्यूमोनिया अस्पताल में होने वाले संक्रमणों का एक सामान्य कारण है।"
克雷伯氏菌
Transliteration: Kè léi bó shì jūn
"克雷伯氏菌肺炎是医院感染的常见原因。"
클렙시엘라
Transliteration: Keulrebsiela
"클렙시엘라 폐렴은 병원 감염의 일반적인 원인입니다."
クレブシエラ
Transliteration: Kurebushiera
"クレブシエラ肺炎は病院感染の一般的な原因です。"
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