Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT130

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT130 is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. It primarily serves as a chemoheterotroph, utilizing organic compounds as energy sources. The bacterium is motile, possessing flagella, and typically forms arrangements in chains, pairs, or singles. This strain is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, which corresponds with the body temperature of its primary hosts, including Homo sapiens and various other organisms such as Gallus gallus (chickens), Danio rerio (zebrafish), and Sus scrofa (pigs). Its ability to inhabit a broad range of hosts indicates a versatile ecological niche. Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT130 is associated with a number of health-related issues in its hosts, particularly in humans, where it is linked to conditions such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis. This demonstrates its pathogenicity and highlights the strain's role in significant clinical illnesses, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. The strain's free-living nature and its potential for causing serious infections underscore its ecological and medical importance. By thriving in diverse habitats and infecting various species, Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT130 illustrates the complex interactions between microorganisms and their hosts, emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance and research to address its impact on public health.