Whole genome sequencing of Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae

In this study, we investigated the incidence of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp) in a tertiary care hospital in Odisha, India. We assessed the prevalence of key hypervirulence-associated factors, including capsular serotypes, biofilm production, siderophore production, and antibiotic resistance determinants. Multidrug-resistant hvKp (MDR-hvKp) infections pose a serious threat to patient safety and have the potential to spread rapidly in both community and healthcare settings. To mitigate the risk of hospital outbreaks caused by hvKp strains, stringent infection control strategies and comprehensive surveillance measures are essential.