Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IL006

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IL006 is a pathogenic, Gram-negative bacterium primarily associated with human hosts, though it can also impact a variety of other organisms, including birds and mammals. This strain exhibits a rod shape and can be found in various arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles. It is classified as a chemoheterotroph, indicating that it derives energy from organic compounds. As a facultative anaerobe, EuSCAPE_IL006 can thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, characterizing it as mesophilic. The bacterium is motile and possesses flagella, which may aid in its movement within host tissues and environments. The organism has a complex cellular structure, featuring two membranes and a single replicon. Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IL006 is associated with a range of serious health effects in humans, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis, among others. These infections can be particularly severe and are often linked to healthcare settings, due to the strain's opportunistic pathogenicity. Ecologically, EuSCAPE_IL006's capacity to inhabit various hosts, from Homo sapiens to a diverse selection of animals and plants, underscores its adaptability and potential role in both environmental and clinical microbiomes. Its pathogenic nature, combined with its broad host range, suggests that this strain may contribute to the dynamics of bacterial populations and infections in both healthcare environments and the natural ecosystem.