Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae from clinical infections: a multifactorial analysis of resistance, virulence, and biofilm potential

These findings highlight the convergence of antimicrobial resistance, virulence factors, and biofilm-forming capacity in <i>K. pneumoniae</i>. The coexistence of these traits promotes persistence, increases pathogenic potential, and complicates therapeutic interventions, emphasizing the urgent need for strengthened infection control and alternative treatment strategies.