Klebsiella Pneumoniae is A

Question

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a
A)gram-negative, motile bacillus.
B)gram-positive, spore-forming bacillus.
C)gram-negative, encapsulated bacillus.
D)gram-positive, encapsulated coccus.

Accepted Answer

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative, encapsulated bacillus. It is non-motile and does not form spores. It is also a common cause of hospital-acquired infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients.