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Bacteriology
KP infection decreased blood TNF-alpha and increased blood IL-1 beta levels in DM mice
December 29th, 2005
The infection with Klebsielia pneumoniae from liver abscess decreased the blood TNF-alpha levels and increased the blood IL-1 beta levels in diabetes mellitus mice. "Besides urinary tract infection (UTI) and pneumonia, increased severe liver abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP), especially in diabetic patients, have been observed in infections acquired in hospitals. This indicates that different KP strains with higher virulence have emerged in recent years," scientists in Taiwan report. J.H. Wu and CG Tsai working with Chang Gung University proposed "to investigate the infectivity of KP isolates in mice from liver abscess or...
Source: Blood Weekly (2005-12-29)
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