Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ES107

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ES107 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium classified as a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph. This strain is capable of existing in various arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles, and possesses flagella, indicating mobility. It thrives optimally at 37°C and falls within the mesophilic temperature range. EuSCAPE_ES107 is associated with a diverse range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, various birds (Phasianidae and Gallus gallus), mammals (such as Canis lupus familiaris, Sus scrofa, and Equidae), as well as amphibians and plants (Viridiplantae). This wide host range suggests a versatile ecological adaptability and significant potential for cross-species transmission. The strain is known to cause a variety of serious health effects in humans, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis. Additionally, it is associated with conditions such as intra-abdominal infections, liver abscesses, and neonatal sepsis. These pathogenic effects highlight the strain's relevance in clinical microbiology and public health. Despite its pathogenic potential, K. pneumoniae EuSCAPE_ES107 is also noted to have a free-living biotic relationship, which may imply its role in environmental microbiomes. The presence of this organism in various ecological niches, combined with its ability to cause significant human infections, underscores the importance of monitoring and understanding its behavior in both clinical and environmental contexts. Its adaptability to various hosts and settings exemplifies the challenges in managing infections caused by such multi-host pathogens.