Hi Could You Please Give Me All And The Most

Posted on Wed, 29 Jan 2020

Question: Hi
Could you please give me all and the most likely transmission routes for Klebsiella pneumoniae urinary tract infection in a previous non immune compromised individual, non instrumentation urinary tract. No history previous uti. Past history mild prostatism but no retention.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding urinary tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Ascending spread from perineal flora through the urethra and hematogenous route are 2 main routes of UTI out of which spread from the perineal flora is the most common route of urinary tract infection

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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