Evaluation of the Enteropathogenicity of Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Summer-Harvested Louisiana Oysters.

ABSTRACT

Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates were recovered in increased numbers from oysters harvested during the warm months of the year from approved and classified waters. A total of 76 oyster isolates was examined using in vivo and in vitro assays. The nonpathogenic responses of the strains studied suggest that environmental strains are not a public health risk.