Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_UK133

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_UK133 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, utilizing organic compounds as a chemoheterotrophic energy source. This strain is capable of mobility due to the presence of flagella and typically forms chains, pairs, or singles in its cellular arrangement. It thrives optimally at 37°C, falling within the mesophilic temperature range. The strain is associated with a variety of hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and several other metazoans and plant species. Klebsiella pneumoniae is known for its significant health implications in humans, being implicated in conditions such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and various intra-abdominal infections. Its pathogenicity is notably linked to its ability to cause severe infections, including sepsis and neonatal sepsis, as well as less common ailments such as emphysematous pyelonephritis and endogenous endophthalmitis. Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_UK133 demonstrates a biotic relationship that allows it to exist freely in various environments while still maintaining the potential to infect a wide range of hosts. The ability to cause infections in both human and animal hosts underscores the ecological versatility and pathogenic potential of this strain, highlighting its significance in clinical microbiology and public health. The presence of a single replicon and two membranes further supports its classification within the Enterobacteriaceae family, contributing to its metabolic and pathogenic characteristics.