Klebsiella oxytoca strain 2880STDY5682666

Klebsiella oxytoca strain 2880STDY5682666 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium known for its facultative anaerobic metabolism, utilizing a chemoheterotrophic energy source. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 37°C, placing it within the mesophilic temperature range. It possesses flagella, indicating potential motility, although the strain itself is noted to be non-motile. This bacterium is found in diverse habitats and has a wide range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, various Metazoa, and plant species such as Triticum aestivum. Its ability to associate with multiple hosts underscores its ecological versatility. Klebsiella oxytoca is clinically significant, being implicated in various health conditions such as septicaemia, urinary tract infections, otitis media, and nosocomial bronchopneumonia. It is also associated with antibiotic-related complications, including haemorrhagic colitis and diarrhoea, particularly in cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). The strain has a single replicon and does not form spores, which may influence its survival and pathogenicity in clinical settings. The presence of this organism in both human and animal hosts, as well as in environmental contexts, emphasizes its role as an opportunistic pathogen and highlights the importance of monitoring its prevalence and resistance patterns in healthcare environments. Understanding its ecological dynamics can aid in developing effective strategies for infection control and management.