What it is, symptoms, how and where it spreads

The manager of the University Hospital of San Rafael de Tongha, Germán Pertuz, announced an outbreak of Klebsiella in the medical center, but clarified that the bacteria did not originate from the hospital and was already present in several medical institutions in the country This bacterium was found in . Region.Country.

What is Klebsiella?

Klebsiella is a bacterium that lives in the intestinal flora of most people and does not cause any harm. According to the Journal of Medicine and Public Health, it is “a microorganism that can cause infection of the lungs, intestines, urinary tract, or wounds. Its best-known and most clinically relevant species is Klebsiella pneumoniae, which occurs primarily in Nosocomial spread, leading to severe illness and even death.

The professional journal said: “This type of hospital infection has become more severe due to the frequent use of antibiotics in medical facilities, which has become known as ‘superbugs’ as it favors drug resistance.

How does it spread?

Klebsiella is mainly spread from person to person and through contact with contaminated objects. If a person touches a contaminated surface and then touches their mouth, nose, or eyes, they can become infected.

When is it dangerous?

This bacteria becomes dangerous when it moves out of the intestines. When it reaches other parts of the body, it can cause infection, often leading to pneumonia, sepsis, wounds, and urinary tract infections. If these infections are not properly controlled, the infected person may die.

Dr. Germán Pertuz, manager of San Rafael, said that the epidemic is not only present in Boyaca province, but also in Bogota, Cauca Valley and the Caribbean coast.

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