Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_SC031

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_SC031 is a rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium that is classified as a facultative anaerobe. This organism exhibits a range of cellular arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles, and possesses flagella, indicating mobility. It thrives optimally at 37°C, fitting within the mesophilic temperature range. The strain has a single replicon and a double membrane structure, typical of Gram-negative bacteria. As a chemoheterotroph, Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_SC031 derives energy from organic compounds, and it is primarily host-associated, exhibiting a free-living biotic relationship. This bacterium has a wide host range, infecting various species, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), and multiple others across the animal kingdom, such as Canis lupus familiaris (domestic dogs) and Sus scrofa (pigs), as well as plants. Klebsiella pneumoniae is notable for its pathogenicity in humans, being linked to a variety of serious health effects, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis. The strain is responsible for conditions such as pyogenic liver abscesses and neonatal sepsis, highlighting its clinical significance. The ecological insight from Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_SC031 is its ability to adapt to various hosts and environments, facilitating its survival and transmission. This adaptability may contribute to its role in both environmental microbiomes and clinical settings, where it poses significant health risks to humans and other animals.