Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_DE082

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_DE082 is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, classifying it as a chemoheterotroph. It is capable of mobility due to the presence of flagella, and it typically arranges itself in chains, pairs, or as singles. The strain is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, which is consistent with its natural habitat as a host-associated organism. This strain has significant pathogenic potential in humans, being associated with a wide range of health effects, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and various intra-abdominal infections. Other noted health impacts include liver abscesses, meningitis, and bloodstream infections, indicating its role in severe clinical conditions such as sepsis and neonatal sepsis. The bacterium is also implicated in infections across a diverse range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, various avian species, and several mammals, highlighting its ecological versatility. With a single replicon and a double membrane structure, Klebsiella pneumoniae EuSCAPE_DE082's nonsporulating nature suggests a reliance on host environments for survival and propagation. Its ability to thrive in multiple hosts, coupled with its pathogenicity in humans, underscores its importance in both clinical microbiology and public health. This strain exemplifies the interconnectedness of microbial life and host organisms, illustrating how certain bacteria can adapt and thrive across different biological systems while posing significant health risks.