Clinical phenotype and molecular characteristics of carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae causing multi-site infection

The three clinically isolated <i>K. pneumoniae</i> strains were highly virulent and carbapenem-resistant, all carrying the <i>KPC</i> resistance gene. They caused multi-site infections through hematogenous dissemination. These findings highlight the need for heightened clinical vigilance and strengthened monitoring, prevention, and control of drug-resistant infections.