Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR231

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR231 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium and a facultative anaerobe, thriving optimally at 37°C within a mesophilic temperature range. This strain exhibits motility, possessing flagella, and typically arranges itself in chains, pairs, or single cells. As a chemoheterotroph, it derives energy from organic compounds and is associated with various hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and multiple other species such as Danio rerio and Canis lupus familiaris. This strain is recognized for its pathogenic potential in humans, being linked to numerous health complications. It can cause bacteremia, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and various intra-abdominal infections. Other serious conditions attributed to K. pneumoniae EuSCAPE_TR231 include liver abscesses, sepsis, and neonatal sepsis, highlighting its significant role in clinical settings, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Despite its pathogenic traits, K. pneumoniae EuSCAPE_TR231 is also noted for its biotic relationship as a free-living organism. The presence of a single replicon and two membranes suggests a typical Gram-negative bacterial structure, which may contribute to its adaptability and survival in diverse environments. The ability of this strain to affect a wide range of hosts indicates an ecological versatility that may facilitate its transmission and persistence in various ecosystems, from human health contexts to animal reservoirs. This adaptability underscores the importance of monitoring K. pneumoniae strains in both clinical and environmental settings, given their potential impact on public health.