NCIt definition : A species of facultatively anaerobic, Gram negative, rod shaped bacteria assigned
to the phylum Proteobacteria. This species is nonmotile, oxidase and indole negative,
encapsulated and lactose fermenting. K. pneumoniae is part of the normal flora of
the mouth, intestines, and skin but may become pathogenic; it is the causative agent
of Klebsiella pneumonia in immunocompromised, diabetic, and alcoholic patients.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Klebsiella ozaenae.;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping