Eikenella corrodens strain KCOM 1378 B230_1_6

Eikenella corrodens strain KCOM 1378 B230_1_6 is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacterium characterized by its rod shape. This strain is primarily found in various habitats within the human body, including the gastrointestinal tract, genital tracts, oral cavity, oropharyngeal regions, upper respiratory tract, and urogenital tract. Eikenella corrodens is known to be associated with several health effects, particularly in individuals with compromised health. It can lead to serious conditions such as endocarditis, liver abscesses, epidural abscesses, and periodontitis-like diseases. Other notable infections include various types of abscesses—vulvar, lung, and visceral—which highlight its pathogenic potential when it translocates from its native habitats. The strain has been cataloged with accession number NHRS00000000.1, indicating its recognized status in microbial databases. Eikenella corrodens, while part of the normal flora, can become opportunistic, illustrating the complex relationship between commensal organisms and host health. The presence of Eikenella corrodens in diverse human habitats and its ability to cause significant health issues underscores its ecological role as both a commensal and a potential pathogen. This duality emphasizes the importance of understanding microbial dynamics in human health, particularly concerning infections that may arise from the disruption of normal flora or when host defenses are compromised.