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I have had 4 uti since feb 2 were klebsiella pneumoniae should i be concerned i googled and of course says meningitis and death :(?
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No worries: After E. coli, Klebsiella is one of the most common causes of UTI. Klebsiella UTIs almost never lead to meningitis or death. Just follow your doctor's advice about treatment, but otherwise don't worry about it.
Answered 12/25/2022
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