Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_HR057

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_HR057 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium characterized as a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph. It typically exists in various arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles. This strain is motile due to the presence of flagella and thrives optimally at 37°C, classifying it as mesophilic. EuSCAPE_HR057 is predominantly host-associated, with a biotic relationship that allows it to exist freely in various environments. It has been identified in diverse hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and several other metazoans and vertebrates. The strain is known for its significant pathogenicity in humans, causing a range of serious health effects such as bacteremia, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis, among others. This strain has a simple genomic structure with one replicon and two membranes. Notably, it does not undergo sporulation. The wide range of infections it can cause, from urinary tract infections to liver abscesses and neonatal sepsis, highlights its adaptability and potential threat to human health. The ecological insight derived from the data indicates that Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_HR057 has a versatile lifestyle, capable of thriving in both human hosts and environmental reservoirs. Its pathogenic potential, combined with its ability to inhabit various organisms, underscores the importance of monitoring this strain in clinical settings to mitigate its impact on public health.