# Epidemiology, Virulence Factors, and Antibacterial Resistance of Klebsiella spp.: The Known Unknowns

## TL;DR

This review summarizes current knowledge on Klebsiella bacteria, focusing on their spread, virulence, and resistance to antibiotics.

## Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in Klebsiella epidemiology, virulence factors, and antimicrobial resistance.

## Key findings

- Klebsiella pneumoniae is responsible for most infections in the Klebsiella family.
- There is growing concern over the bacteria's hypervirulence and resistance to antimicrobials.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for improving diagnostics and treatments.

## Abstract

Klebsiella spp. are among the most prominent bacteria in nature and can be found in different environments, including soil, vegetation, and surface waters. The most important species of the Klebsiella genus is Klebsiella pneumoniae, which is recognized as an alarming opportunistic pathogen responsible for approximately 70% of human infections within their family. Due to their evolving hypervirulence and antimicrobial resistance, there is an increasing amount of research about the trends and mechanisms of virulence factors and epidemiology. Understanding pathogenetic mechanisms is important to advance diagnostic methods and treatment. In this review, we aim to summarize the available information and recent development in research of Klebsiella spp., specifically focusing on the trends in epidemiology, virulence factors, and the development of antimicrobial resistance.