Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RO122

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RO122 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium classified as a facultative anaerobe and chemoheterotroph. This strain is capable of mobility due to the presence of flagella and typically arranges itself in chains, pairs, or singles. It has a mesophilic temperature range, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, indicating its adaptation to warm-blooded hosts. As a free-living organism, K. pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_RO122 is associated with various hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and several other animal species such as Danio rerio and Sus scrofa, as well as plants from the Viridiplantae kingdom. Its pathogenicity is notably significant in humans, where it is implicated in a range of serious health conditions. These include bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, cystitis, and various intra-abdominal infections. Notably, it can cause neonatal sepsis and has been associated with severe complications like emphysematous pyelonephritis and endophthalmitis. The strain's ability to infect multiple hosts and cause a wide array of diseases highlights its ecological versatility and potential impact on public health. Its presence in various environments and hosts underscores the importance of monitoring and controlling Klebsiella species in clinical settings to prevent outbreaks and manage infections effectively.