Klebsiella oxytoca strain KONIH2

Klebsiella oxytoca strain KONIH2 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that functions as a chemoheterotroph and is classified as a facultative anaerobe. This strain exhibits a mesophilic temperature range, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C. It is non-motile and possesses flagella, which are typically associated with movement in bacteria, despite its lack of mobility. K. oxytoca strain KONIH2 has been identified in multiple habitats and has a broad host range that includes Homo sapiens (humans), various Metazoa (multicellular animals), Viridiplantae (green plants), and specific organisms such as Triticum aestivum (wheat), Ovis aries (sheep), and Tenebrio molitor (mealworm). This diversity in hosts underscores the bacterium's ecological versatility. Health effects associated with K. oxytoca strain KONIH2 are significant, as it has been implicated in a variety of infections in humans, including septicaemia, urinary tract infections, otitis media, nosocomial bronchopneumonia, and several forms of colitis and diarrhoea. Notably, it is a common pathogen in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). The presence of eight replicons in its genetic structure may contribute to its adaptability and resilience in various environments and hosts. Understanding the ecological roles and pathogenic potential of K. oxytoca strain KONIH2 is crucial, especially in clinical settings where it poses considerable health risks, particularly in immunocompromised populations.