Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT025

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT025 is a notable pathogen classified as a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium. It is capable of forming chains, pairs, or existing as single cells and is characterized by its facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to thrive in varying oxygen conditions. This strain is a chemoheterotroph, relying on organic compounds for energy, and exhibits mobility due to the presence of flagella. EuSCAPE_IT025 is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, which aligns with the average human body temperature, indicating its adaptation to host environments. The bacterium has a biotic relationship categorized as free-living, with a wide range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, various domesticated and wild animals, and plants. This strain is associated with numerous health effects in humans, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and severe conditions such as sepsis and meningitis. Its pathogenicity highlights its ability to cause significant infections in a variety of hosts, including neonatal sepsis and enteritis in other species. The presence of a single replicon and a double membrane structure is typical of Gram-negative bacteria, further emphasizing its classification. The ecological insight from the data suggests that Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT025 plays a critical role in human health, as well as in animal and environmental interactions, underscoring its potential impact across multiple biological systems.