Analysis of Glycoproteins And K-Antigen Related to Antibiotic Resistance in Klebsiella Pneumoniae

Abstract

The study of antibiotic resistance in K. pneumoniae is important in today’s era. Based on the results of many research efforts, most of the bacteria strains are becoming more resistant to various types of antibiotics, including even the last resort treatment with strong antibiotics. The main disadvantage to this problem is the lack of new developments in the pharmaceutical industry. This study utilized strains of K. pneumoniae to detect presence of glycoproteins and K-antigen. The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between glycoproteins, K-antigen, and antibiotic resistance in K. pneumoniae.