Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_GR149

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_GR149 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism and utilizes chemoheterotrophic energy sources. This strain is capable of existing in various cell arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles, and is motile due to the presence of flagella. It thrives optimally at a temperature of 37°C, classifying it as mesophilic, and possesses a single replicon and a double membrane structure. As a host-associated organism, Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_GR149 has a broad range of potential hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), and various other metazoans, plants, and mammals. Its biotic relationship is categorized as free-living. This strain is notable for its pathogenicity in humans, being associated with numerous health complications such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and various types of abscesses. It is also linked to severe conditions like meningitis, sepsis, and neonatal infections. The bacterium’s capacity to cause such a diverse array of infections underscores its clinical significance. From a biological perspective, the ability of Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_GR149 to inhabit a wide range of hosts and cause serious infections in humans highlights its adaptability and potential role in public health. Its presence in different environments and associations with various species suggest that it may act as a reservoir of pathogenic traits, contributing to the dynamics of microbial ecology and the spread of antibiotic resistance.