Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RS028

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RS028 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, utilizing chemoheterotrophy as its energy source. It is capable of existing in various arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles, and possesses flagella, indicating mobility. This strain is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C. The habitat of strain EuSCAPE_RS028 is primarily host-associated, and it has been identified in a diverse range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and various other metazoans and plants. This broad host range highlights the strain's adaptability and potential ecological significance. It is classified as a free-living organism, suggesting it may play roles beyond pathogenicity. Strain EuSCAPE_RS028 is associated with numerous health effects, particularly in humans, where it has been implicated in a variety of infections such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis. Its pathogenicity is notably significant, contributing to serious health conditions, including neonatal sepsis and intra-abdominal infections. With a single replicon and a dual membrane structure, EuSCAPE_RS028 aligns with typical characteristics of other Enterobacteriaceae family members. The bacterium's ability to cause various infections underscores its importance in clinical microbiology and public health. Understanding its ecological relationships and pathogenic mechanisms can inform strategies to manage infections and explore its role in different environments.