A newborn was admitted in an ICU for difficulty in breathing at the time of bih. On the 5th day, he became lethargic and unable to feed. The total counts increased with predominant polymorphs. Blood culture yielded growth of LF Mucoid colonies on MacConkey agar. What will be the probable cause of infection?
A newborn was admitted in an ICU for difficulty in breathing at the time of bih. On the 5th day, he became lethargic and unable to feed. The total counts increased with predominant polymorphs. Blood culture yielded growth of LF Mucoid colonies on MacConkey agar. What will be the probable cause of infection?
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A newborn was admitted in an ICU for difficulty in breathing at the time of bih. On the 5th day, he became lethargic and unable to feed. The total counts increased with predominant polymorphs. Blood culture yielded growth of LF Mucoid colonies on MacConkey agar. What will be the probable cause of infection?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Klebsiella
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