Anti-Klebsiella aerogens K15 (Klebsiella)

Klebsiella is a genus of non-motile, Gram-negative, Oxidase-negative bacteria with a prominent polysaccharide-based capsule. Frequent human pathogens, Klebsiella organisms can lead to a wide range of disease states, notably pneumonia, urinary tract infections, septicemia, Ankylosing spondylitis, and soft tissue infections. Klebsiella pneumoniae is clinically the most important member of the Klebsiella genus of Enterobacteriaceae. New antibiotic resistant strains of K. pneumoniae are appearing, and it is increasingly found as a nosocomial infection. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.