Brucella abortus 2308

Brucella abortus 2308 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that typically arranges itself in chains, pairs, or single cells. This organism is facultatively aerobic, allowing it to thrive in varying oxygen conditions. It has an optimal growth temperature of 37.0°C, which aligns with the body temperature of many mammalian hosts, indicating its adaptation for a host-associated habitat. B. abortus is known for its association with livestock and is particularly significant in veterinary microbiology due to its role in causing brucellosis, although specific pathogenicity details are not addressed here. Its ability to survive in diverse environments, coupled with its facultative aerobic metabolism, suggests a versatile lifestyle that enables it to persist in host tissues and potentially evade the immune response. The ecological role of B. abortus 2308 extends beyond its pathogenic potential; it may also contribute to the dynamics of microbial communities in host-associated ecosystems. Understanding its interactions within these communities could provide insights into the broader implications of brucellosis in agricultural settings and its influence on animal health and productivity.