In a new study, researchers have identified a new type of superbug: hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae. This strain of bacteria is resistant to the widely used carbapenem antibiotic, which is used to treat a wide range of infections. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative bacteria, which is increasingly becoming resistant to antibiotics. In the past few years, this superbug has caused severe infections in healthcare settings, leading to increased rates of hospital readmissions and mortality due to its hypervirulence. The carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strain is capable of causing severe infections in both adults and children, and it has been associated with increased mortality rates. This new strain is particularly difficult to treat, as the carbapenem antibiotic is the last line of defense against this superbug.

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source: Phys.org