Bartonella quintana JK 73

Bartonella quintana JK 73 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is classified as an aerobe, indicating its requirement for oxygen for growth. This organism is non-motile and possesses flagella, which are typically associated with motility in bacteria, although its lack of mobility suggests that these structures may serve other functions. B. quintana JK 73 has an optimal growth temperature of 37°C and falls within the mesophilic temperature range. The bacterium is characterized by having a single replicon and two membranes, which is a typical feature of Gram-negative bacteria, contributing to its structural integrity and potential interactions with host cells. Importantly, B. quintana JK 73 does not form spores, indicating a reliance on other survival strategies in its host-associated habitat. Bartonella quintana is known to be associated with human infections, particularly in cases of trench fever, and its adaptation to a host environment emphasizes its ecological niche. The ability to thrive at 37°C aligns with the internal body temperature of warm-blooded hosts, which enhances its pathogenic potential. The lack of sporulation suggests that this organism may have other mechanisms for persistence and transmission within host populations, possibly relying on direct contact or vector-mediated transmission. The genetic information for B. quintana JK 73 is cataloged under accession AZZX00000000.1, which may provide further insights into its genomic features and potential virulence factors in future studies.