Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ES277

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ES277 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic lifestyle, allowing it to thrive in various oxygen conditions. This strain is classified as a chemoheterotroph, deriving energy from organic compounds. It typically exists in chains, pairs, or as single cells, and possesses flagella, indicating its mobility. This bacterium is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, which is coincidentally the average human body temperature, suggesting an adaptation to a host-associated habitat. K. pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ES277 is free-living but has a wide range of hosts, including various species within Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, Metazoa, Viridiplantae, Danio rerio, Ovis aries, Phasianidae, Sus scrofa, Aves, Canis lupus familiaris, Amphibia, and Equidae. K. pneumoniae is known for its significant pathogenicity in humans, contributing to a variety of serious health issues such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and sepsis, among others. The strain's ability to cause multiple infections underscores its role as a critical opportunistic pathogen in clinical settings. In summary, K. pneumoniae strain EuSCAPE_ES277 exemplifies the adaptability and pathogenic potential of bacteria associated with a wide range of hosts. Its presence in diverse environments and association with numerous health complications highlights the need for continued surveillance and research regarding its impact on human health and its ecological relationships.