What Are Klebsiella Pneumoniae?
10. What Is the Prognosis After a Klebsiella Pneumoniae Diagnosis?
Factors such as age, underlying medical conditions and the specific strain causing an infection can influence the likelihood of recovery. For many young, healthy people who develop an infection, the prognosis is good to excellent, and a full recovery is quite common.
Pneumonia caused by K. pneumoniae can be particularly challenging to treat. The mortality rate for it is nearly 50% in a hospital setting. For those who survive, there can be lasting effects and damage to the lungs that affect everyday activities. Early treatment increases the chance of a full recovery.
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