Gut Colonization by Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Preterm Neonates

16 stool samples from preterm neonates in NICUs were cultured and analyzed for Enterobacteriaceae colonization. Klebsiella pneumoniae was the most prevalent species, found in 56.2% of samples, with two isolates being multidrug-resistant. The dataset, authored by Eman Mohammed El-Shanqetti and last updated in April 2026, highlights the gut as a reservoir for carbapenem-resistant bacteria.

Use Cases

• Analyze prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae colonization based on culture results from 16 stool samples
• Study patterns of multidrug and carbapenem resistance based on antibiotic susceptibility testing results
• Compare colonization rates of different Enterobacteriaceae species based on biochemical identification and sequencing data
• Investigate potential clinical treatments based on reported in vitro sensitivity to gentamicin and tigecycline

Strengths

• Includes specific prevalence figures: Klebsiella pneumoniae in 56.2% (9/16) of samples
• Contains detailed antibiotic resistance profiles for identified isolates, including carbapenem resistance

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Dataset size is 19.5 KB, indicating a very limited scope

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Stool samples cultured on EMB agar, followed by biochemical identification, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and antibiotic susceptibility testing using the VITEK 2 system

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-29 05:41:35; freshness should be verified