Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ME015

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ME015 is a pathogenic, Gram-negative bacterium primarily associated with humans (Homo sapiens) but also found in various other hosts, including birds (Gallus gallus), mammals (such as Canis lupus familiaris and Sus scrofa), and aquatic species (Danio rerio). This strain is a chemoheterotroph, utilizing organic compounds as its energy source, and it exhibits a mesophilic temperature range, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C. The cellular arrangement of EuSCAPE_ME015 is characterized by chains, pairs, and singles, and it is rod-shaped with the presence of flagella, indicating motility. This bacterium is a facultative anaerobe, capable of thriving in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. As a free-living organism, it can exist independently, although it poses significant health risks to its hosts, particularly humans. Klebsiella pneumoniae is known for causing a range of serious infections, including but not limited to bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis. It is associated with conditions such as intra-abdominal infections, liver abscesses, and neonatal sepsis, highlighting its pathogenic potential. The strain's ability to infect a broad range of hosts, coupled with its significant health impacts, emphasizes its ecological versatility and adaptability. This adaptability may contribute to its persistence in various environments and its capacity to cause infections across diverse species, underscoring the importance of monitoring and controlling its spread in both clinical and ecological contexts.