Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_BE049

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_BE049 is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, functioning as a chemoheterotroph. This strain is known for its mobility, facilitated by the presence of flagella, and typically forms arrangements in chains, pairs, or singles. It thrives optimally at 37°C, placing it within the mesophilic temperature range. EuSCAPE_BE049 is primarily associated with various hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), domesticated animals such as Gallus gallus (chickens) and Sus scrofa (pigs), as well as several other vertebrates and invertebrates. The strain is notable for its significant health impacts on humans, being linked to a range of serious infections including bacteremia, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, sepsis, and liver abscesses, among others. This bacterium has a biotic relationship characterized as free-living, with a single replicon and two membranes. The variety of hosts and the pathogenicity of K. pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_BE049 highlight its ecological versatility and potential as a significant opportunistic pathogen in both human and animal health contexts. Given its capacity to cause multiple types of infections, understanding its transmission dynamics and environmental reservoirs may inform better strategies for managing its impact on public health.