Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ES205

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ES205 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium classified as a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph. It is capable of existing in multiple cellular arrangements, including chains, pairs, and singles, and exhibits mobility due to the presence of flagella. This strain is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C. K. pneumoniae EuSCAPE_ES205 is primarily host-associated, exhibiting a free-living biotic relationship with a diverse range of hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), various metazoans, Viridiplantae (plants), and several other animal species. This broad host range underscores its ecological versatility and potential for transmission across different species, including domesticated animals and wildlife. This strain is known for its pathogenicity in humans, causing a variety of severe health conditions such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and meningitis, among others. Its ability to cause infections in multiple organ systems highlights its significance as a human pathogen. K. pneumoniae's capacity for causing infections such as sepsis and pyogenic liver abscesses indicates a notable impact on public health, particularly in vulnerable populations. Understanding the ecology and pathogenic potential of strains like EuSCAPE_ES205 is crucial for developing strategies to manage and prevent infections attributed to this opportunistic pathogen.