Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RS057

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RS057 is a Gram-negative bacterium classified as a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph. This strain typically exhibits a rod shape and can be found in various cell arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles. It possesses flagella, indicating its mobility, and operates optimally at a temperature of 37°C, within a mesophilic temperature range. The strain is associated with a wide array of hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), and various species within the Metazoa, Viridiplantae, and other groups, highlighting its ecological versatility. Its pathogenicity is significant in humans, as it is known to cause various health complications, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis, among others. With only one replicon and two membranes, EuSCAPE_RS057 is nonsporulating, which suggests it relies on other survival strategies in its host-associated habitat. The strain's ability to thrive in diverse biological environments and its significant role in human disease underscore its importance in clinical microbiology and public health. Understanding its characteristics helps in the development of targeted interventions to manage infections caused by this organism, particularly in vulnerable populations.