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Which is true about Klebsiella infections?

AMost clinical isolates are obtained from the respiratory tract.
BPredisposing factors for Klebsiella pneumonia include alcoholism, diabetes mellitus (Correct Answer)
CKlebsiella is closely related to Pseudomonas.
DDetecting Klebsiella growth from a sputum culture obtained from an intubated patient mandates treat ment with an aminoglycoside or a third-generation cephalosporin.