3. Swelling is a symptom of Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The swelling will be on the skin. When there is a wound present because of an injury, the skin will swell. The person can use a bandage or ice to make the swelling go down. Since there are bacteria in the body, the swelling will not go away without using antibiotics. You may not want to place ice on your body since you have klebsiella pneumoniae because it could make your illness worse.
The doctor will suggest other methods to get rid of the swelling, along with taking antibiotics. If the swelling becomes severe, hospitalization is needed. You may need a stronger antibiotic to make the swelling go away. Swelling in the lungs could cause your ability to breathe difficultly. A lot of times when there is swelling, there is fluid built up in the body. The fluid needs to be taken out at the hospital.