Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR106

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR106 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, utilizing chemoheterotrophic energy sources. This strain is notable for its mobility, facilitated by the presence of flagella, and it typically exists in chains, pairs, or as single cells. Optimal growth occurs at 37°C, falling within a mesophilic temperature range. The strain is associated with various hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and multiple other Metazoa and Viridiplantae species. This broad host range underscores its ecological versatility and potential impact on both human and animal health. K. pneumoniae is known for its pathogenicity in humans, being implicated in a range of serious health conditions, such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. Its role in these infections is significant, particularly in hospital settings where it can cause outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections. The strain does not undergo sporulation, which may influence its survivability and transmission dynamics in various environments. With a single replicon and a double membrane structure, EuSCAPE_TR106 exemplifies characteristics typical of many Enterobacteriaceae. The ecological insight from this data suggests that K. pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR106’s capacity to thrive in diverse habitats and its association with both human and animal hosts may facilitate its dissemination and persistence in the environment, thereby contributing to its role as a prominent opportunistic pathogen.