Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic category in biological classification: "genus Klebsiella" refers to a specific genus of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria within the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is a formal scientific name used in microbiology and medicine.

Usage

• The term "genus Klebsiella" is used in academic, clinical, and scientific contexts to classify and discuss a group of related bacterial species.
• It is typically preceded by the word "genus" to specify the taxonomic rank, though "Klebsiella" alone is also commonly used to refer to the genus.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The laboratory report identified the pathogen as belonging to the genus Klebsiella.
  • Antibiotic resistance is a significant concern with infections caused by genus Klebsiella.

Advanced Usage

• "Klebsiella pneumoniae": This is the name of the most clinically significant species within the genus Klebsiella, often associated with hospital-acquired infections.
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae is the species most frequently isolated from human infections.

Variants and Related Words

• Klebsiella (n): The more common shorthand for the genus, often used without the word "genus."
  • The patient has a Klebsiella infection.
• Klebsiellae (n): A plural form sometimes used in scientific literature.
  • Various klebsiellae were tested for antibiotic susceptibility.

Synonyms

• Bacterial genus: A general term for a genus consisting of bacteria. (Note: This is a descriptive synonym, not a taxonomic replacement.)

Related Phrases

• Klebsiella infection: An infection caused by bacteria of this genus.
  • Treating a Klebsiella infection often requires specific antibiotics.
• Klebsiella oxytoca: Another species within the genus.
  • Klebsiella oxytoca can also be a cause of healthcare-associated infections.

Noun

1. a genus of bacteria