Cultured Pneumonia Bacteria #1
by Cnri/science Photo Library
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Cultured Pneumonia Bacteria #1
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Cnri/science Photo Library
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Pneumonia bacteria. Close-up of pneumonia bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae) colonies (brown) being cultured on an agar growth medium (red) in a petri dish. K. pneumoniae is one of several bacteria that can cause pneumonia (lung inflammation). It causes a severe form that can be a complication of chronic lung diseases, leading to blood-stained sputum, breathing difficulties and sometimes death. Treatment is with antibiotic drugs.
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September 30th, 2018
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