Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing of Serotype K1 Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae from an Undocumented Chinese Migrant.
C K MacleodF A KhokharB WarneRyan R WickRobert M R ButcherB CassimonP HaydenK HoltMichelle S TolemanPublished in: Case reports in infectious diseases (2021)
This case demonstrates the need for increased awareness of hypervirulent K. pneumoniae, even in countries where it occurs infrequently. Novel, rapid, sequencing technologies can support diagnosis in unusual presentations.