Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR270

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR270 is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium classified as a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph. It typically exists in various arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles, and is capable of movement due to the presence of flagella. This strain thrives at an optimal temperature of 37°C within a mesophilic temperature range. K. pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR270 is associated with a wide array of hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and various other metazoan and plant species. It is known for its pathogenicity in humans, where it can cause severe health issues such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis. Additional health effects linked to this strain include neonatal sepsis, liver abscesses, and various intra-abdominal infections. The strain is characterized by having one replicon and two membranes, suggesting a complex cellular structure typical of the Enterobacteriaceae family. Notably, K. pneumoniae is nonsporulating, indicating that it does not produce spores as a survival mechanism. The ecological role of K. pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_TR270 highlights its adaptability as a free-living organism that can thrive in diverse environments, including those associated with human and animal hosts. Its capacity to establish infections in a wide range of hosts and its pathogenic potential emphasizes the importance of monitoring this strain in clinical settings to prevent and control outbreaks of associated diseases.