Klebsiella pneumoniae strain SIKP131 140_NODE_77

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain SIKP131 140_NODE_77 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that demonstrates a range of pathogenic effects in humans and other hosts. This strain is capable of existing in various arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles, and is motile due to the presence of flagella. As a facultative anaerobe, it can thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, placing it within the mesophilic range. SIKP131 is characterized as a chemoheterotroph, relying on organic compounds for energy and carbon. Its habitat is primarily host-associated, and it exhibits a free-living biotic relationship, indicating a degree of environmental adaptability. The strain has been implicated in several severe health conditions, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis, among others. These health effects highlight its pathogenic potential, particularly in human hosts, but it can also affect a variety of other species, including domestic animals and plants. The strain possesses a single replicon and two membranes, features typical of Gram-negative bacteria. The wide host range—encompassing Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and various other animal and plant taxa—suggests that Klebsiella pneumoniae SIKP131 may play a significant role in both human health and ecological contexts. Its ability to cause infections across multiple species emphasizes the importance of monitoring such pathogens in both clinical and environmental settings, underscoring their relevance in public health and veterinary medicine.