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Types of Pneumonia: KlebsiellaCausative agent:%u2022Klebsiella pneumoniae, a gram-negative bacteriumPresents as:%u2022cavitating pneumoniaParticularly affects:%u2022upper lobe of the lungsKey characteristics:%u2022Often hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infection%u2022More common in immunocompromised patients%u2022Associated with alcoholism and diabetesClinical features:%u2022Sudden onset with high fever and chills%u2022Productive cough with \%u2022Rapid progression to respiratory failureRadiographic findings:%u2022\ fissure sign\%u2022Rapid development of abscesses and empyemaTreatment:%u2022Often resistant to multiple antibiotics%u2022Typically requires broad-spectrum antibiotics like carbapenems or combination therapy%u2022May need longer duration of treatment compared to other pneumoniasNote: Klebsiella pneumonia is known for its severity and potential for rapid deterioration, requiring prompt diagnosis and aggressive management.