Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_PT100

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_PT100 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that thrives as a facultative anaerobe, utilizing a chemoheterotrophic energy source. This strain is characterized by its ability to exist in various cellular arrangements including chains, pairs, and singles. It possesses flagella, which enable mobility, and it has a mesophilic optimal growth temperature of 37°C. EuSCAPE_PT100 is primarily host-associated, indicating its ecological niche is closely linked to various hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and multiple other Metazoa and Viridiplantae. This broad host range suggests a significant ecological adaptability and potential for transmission across different species. The strain is notable for its pathogenicity in humans, contributing to a wide range of health complications such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis, among others. The extensive list of health effects associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae emphasizes its role as a major opportunistic pathogen, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with underlying health issues. As a nonsporulating organism with a single replicon and a double membrane structure, Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_PT100 exemplifies the complexity of microbial life in host-associated environments. Its pathogenic capabilities and versatility in host range indicate an important ecological role within both human health and the broader ecosystem, particularly in the context of emerging antibiotic resistance challenges.