Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_LU008

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_LU008 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium identified as a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph. This strain typically exhibits a cellular arrangement consisting of chains, pairs, and singles, and it possesses flagella, indicating mobility. It thrives optimally at 37°C and is categorized as mesophilic, with a single replicon and two membranes. This bacterium is primarily host-associated and can be found in a wide range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, various avian species (Gallus gallus, Phasianidae), and other vertebrates like Danio rerio, Ovis aries, and Canis lupus familiaris, among others. Its biotic relationship is classified as free-living, suggesting adaptability to diverse environments. Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_LU008 is known for its significant health impacts on humans, causing conditions such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and various intra-abdominal infections. It is associated with severe outcomes including sepsis and neonatal infections, highlighting its pathogenic nature. The ecological insight from this strain's wide host range and pathogenicity underscores its role in human health as well as its potential to affect various animal species. This adaptability may contribute to its persistence in different environments, posing challenges for infection control and public health management.