Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT161

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_IT161 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, utilizing a chemoheterotrophic energy source. This strain is capable of existing in various cell arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles. It is motile, possessing flagella, which may contribute to its ability to colonize different environments. EuSCAPE_IT161 is primarily associated with hosts, such as Homo sapiens and various other species, including Gallus gallus, Sus scrofa, and Canis lupus familiaris. This strain is of significant clinical relevance, as it is linked to a range of health effects, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis, among others. The bacterium is non-sporulating and has one replicon and two membranes, characteristics typical of many members of the Enterobacteriaceae family. The optimal growth temperature for EuSCAPE_IT161 is 37°C, placing it within the mesophilic temperature range, which is conducive to growth in warm-blooded hosts. Its free-living biotic relationship suggests that it can thrive independently in various environments, although it is also capable of causing infections in multiple host organisms. The ecological insight from this strain’s profile indicates its adaptability and pathogenic potential across a diverse range of hosts, highlighting the importance of monitoring Klebsiella pneumoniae in both clinical settings and environmental contexts to mitigate its impact on health.