Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RO076

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RO076 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a variety of pathogenic traits, primarily affecting Homo sapiens. This strain is a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph, thriving optimally at 37°C within a mesophilic temperature range. It is characterized by its ability to form chains, pairs, or exist as singles, and it exhibits mobility due to the presence of flagella. K. pneumoniae EuSCAPE_RO076 is associated with several health complications, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and various intra-abdominal infections. Other notable health effects include sepsis, neonatal sepsis, and pyogenic liver abscesses. The strain's pathogenicity is significantly relevant to human health, but it is also known to infect a range of hosts, including domesticated animals and various species of metazoans, birds, and aquatic organisms. The bacterium is nonsporulating, has a biotic relationship that allows for free living, and contains a single replicon with two membranes. Given its diverse host range and ability to cause serious infections, K. pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RO076 plays a significant role in both clinical and environmental microbiology. This highlights the ecological importance of understanding such pathogens, as they can adapt to various environments and hosts, potentially leading to the emergence of new pathogenic strains and complicating treatment options in clinical settings.