Hypervirulent strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae Panel

Cat no. YSL-qPX2-IC-hv.Kpneu-100

Human, qPCR, MultiPlex

A qPCR panel for the detection of Hypervirulent strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae infections

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae is a pathogen that can cause severe infections in humans, particularly in healthcare settings. It is known for its high mortality rates and resistance to multiple antibiotics. Early detection of this pathogen is crucial to prevent the spread of infection and improve patient outcomes.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae allows for sensitive and specific identification of this pathogen, enabling rapid diagnosis and treatment. Detecting this target quickly can help healthcare providers implement appropriate infection control measures, ultimately reducing the burden of infections in clinical settings.

Pseudonyms
K. pneumoniae; hypermucoviscous K. pneumoniae; KPC-producing K. pneumoniae; carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)

Useful links

1. Effects of aerobactin-encoding gene iucB and regulator of mucoid phenotype rmpA on the virulence of Klebsiella pneumoniae causing liver abscess. ; Liu S et al. ; 2022 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36439210/

2. High-risk clones of extended-spectrum ?-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from the University Hospital Establishment of Oran, Algeria (2011-2012). ; Liu S et al. ; 2021 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34310625/

3. Differences in molecular characteristics and expression of virulence genes in carbapenem-resistant and sensitive Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in Ningbo, China. ; Liu S et al. ; 2024 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38389531/