<P> Although found in the normal flora of the mouth , skin , and intestines , it can cause destructive changes to human and animal lungs if aspirated ( inhaled ) , specifically to the alveoli ( in the lungs ) resulting in bloody sputum . In the clinical setting , it is the most significant member of the Klebsiella genus of the Enterobacteriaceae . K. oxytoca and K. rhinoscleromatis have also been demonstrated in human clinical specimens . In recent years , Klebsiella species have become important pathogens in nosocomial infections . </P>
<P> Although found in the normal flora of the mouth , skin , and intestines , it can cause destructive changes to human and animal lungs if aspirated ( inhaled ) , specifically to the alveoli ( in the lungs ) resulting in bloody sputum . In the clinical setting , it is the most significant member of the Klebsiella genus of the Enterobacteriaceae . K. oxytoca and K. rhinoscleromatis have also been demonstrated in human clinical specimens . In recent years , Klebsiella species have become important pathogens in nosocomial infections . </P>
where is klebsiella pneumoniae found in the body
where is klebsiella pneumoniae found in the body
the mouth , skin , and intestines
the mouth , skin , and intestines