Surgery Which is true about Klebsiella infections? A Most clinical isolates are obtained from the respiratory tract. B Predisposing factors for Klebsiella pneumonia include alcoholism, diabetes mellitus C Klebsiella is closely related to Pseudomonas. D Detecting Klebsiella growth from a sputum culture obtained from an intubated patient mandates treat ment with an aminoglycoside or a third-generation cephalosporin. 💡 Explanation Which is true about Klebsiella infections? ✓ Correct Answer: B. Predisposing factors for Klebsiella pneumonia include alcoholism, diabetes mellitus