Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR211

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR211 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium characterized as a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph. This strain exhibits a diverse habitat, primarily associated with various hosts including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and several other Metazoa and Viridiplantae. It is notable for its mobility, attributed to the presence of flagella, and typically exists in chains, pairs, or as single cells. The optimal growth temperature for K. pneumoniae EuSCAPE_TR211 is 37°C, placing it within a mesophilic temperature range. This strain contains a single replicon and features a double membrane structure, which is characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria. K. pneumoniae has been associated with a wide range of health effects, highlighting its pathogenic potential in humans. It is known to cause severe infections such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia, and meningitis, among others. The strain's capacity to lead to various infections, including neonatal sepsis and pyogenic liver abscesses, underscores its clinical significance and the challenges it poses in medical settings. From an ecological perspective, K. pneumoniae EuSCAPE_TR211's ability to thrive in diverse host environments, coupled with its pathogenic traits, suggests a complex interplay within microbial communities and their hosts. This adaptability may contribute to its persistence in various ecological niches, further complicating efforts to control infections it causes.