Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_EE013

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_EE013 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium known for its pathogenicity in humans and various hosts, including mammals, birds, and plants. It is classified as a facultative anaerobe, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, and is a chemoheterotroph, obtaining energy through organic compounds. This strain exhibits a range of cellular arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles, and possesses flagella, enabling mobility. Its optimal growth temperature is 37°C, placing it within the mesophilic temperature range. The bacterium has a single replicon and two membranes, characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria. Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_EE013 is associated with numerous health complications, particularly in humans. It is known to cause a variety of infections such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, cystitis, intra-abdominal infections, liver abscesses, and meningitis. Other documented health effects include wound infections, bloodstream infections, neonatal sepsis, and pulmonary infections, highlighting its clinical significance. The strain's diverse host range and ability to cause severe infections underscore its ecological versatility and capacity to impact health across different species. As a free-living organism associated with various hosts, Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_EE013 plays a notable role in the microbial landscape, affecting not only human health but also the health of domestic and wild animals. This multifaceted interaction illustrates the importance of monitoring such pathogens in both clinical and environmental contexts.