Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_PL054

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_PL054 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is classified as a facultative anaerobe and chemoheterotroph. This organism typically resides in host-associated environments and exhibits various cellular arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles. It possesses flagella, enabling mobility, and demonstrates mesophilic characteristics, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C. The strain has a significant pathogenic potential in humans, associated with a wide range of health effects, such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia, and various intra-abdominal infections. Furthermore, it is implicated in severe conditions like sepsis, neonatal sepsis, and pyogenic liver abscesses. Its pathogenicity is not limited to humans, as it can infect a diversity of hosts, including domesticated animals such as Gallus gallus (chickens), Sus scrofa (pigs), and Canis lupus familiaris (dogs), as well as various species across the Metazoa and Viridiplantae kingdoms. The presence of Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_PL054 in multiple hosts indicates its ecological versatility and adaptability. This bacterium's ability to thrive in diverse environments and infect various species underscores its role as a significant pathogen and reflects the importance of monitoring its spread and resistance patterns, particularly in the context of public health and veterinary medicine.