Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_SI004

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_SI004 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium known for its pathogenicity in humans and a range of other hosts, including various animals and plants. This strain is classified as a chemoheterotroph and demonstrates facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to thrive in diverse environments associated with living hosts. The organism is characterized by its ability to form chains, pairs, or exist as single cells, and it possesses flagella, which contributes to its mobility. EuSCAPE_SI004 has an optimal growth temperature of 37°C and falls within the mesophilic temperature range. It features a cellular organization of one replicon and two membranes, typical of Gram-negative bacteria. Klebsiella pneumoniae is associated with several serious health effects, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and various intra-abdominal infections. It is also involved in conditions such as liver abscesses, meningitis, and sepsis, highlighting its role as a significant pathogen in clinical settings. Notably, it can cause infections in neonates, as evidenced by its involvement in early onset neonatal sepsis. From an ecological perspective, Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_SI004's free-living biotic relationship suggests its adaptability to various host environments, which may facilitate its transmission and persistence in both human and non-human populations. This adaptability poses challenges for public health, as the bacteria can easily spread and cause infections across a range of hosts.