Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_BE082

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_BE082 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exists as a facultative anaerobe. It can be found in various arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles. This strain is motile and possesses flagella, which enhances its mobility. It is a chemoheterotroph, deriving energy from organic compounds. EuSCAPE_BE082 is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, making it well-suited to thrive in the human body and other warm-blooded hosts. It has a unique habitat association, primarily linked to Homo sapiens, but it can also be found in a variety of other hosts, including Gallus gallus (chickens), various Metazoa, Viridiplantae (plants), Danio rerio (zebrafish), Ovis aries (sheep), Phasianidae (pheasants), Sus scrofa (pigs), Aves (birds), Canis lupus familiaris (domestic dogs), Amphibia (amphibians), and Equidae (horses). Pathogenically, Klebsiella pneumoniae EuSCAPE_BE082 is significant, associated with a wide range of serious health effects, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and various types of abscesses. The strain is known to cause severe conditions such as sepsis, neonatal sepsis, and emphysematous pyelonephritis, highlighting its potential impact on both human and animal health. This strain’s ability to infect multiple hosts suggests a versatile ecological role, indicating its adaptation to various environments and hosts, thereby contributing to its persistence in different ecosystems and its relevance in clinical microbiology.