Enterococcus faecalis strain KUB3007

Enterococcus faecalis strain KUB3007 is a Gram-positive, non-motile cocci bacterium that functions as a facultative anaerobe, utilizing organic compounds as a chemoorganotroph for energy. It thrives optimally at 37°C within a mesophilic temperature range. This strain has a single membrane and a single replicon, indicating a streamlined cellular structure. KUB3007 exhibits a free-living biotic relationship and is found in multiple habitats, including environments associated with various hosts. Its host range is broad, encompassing Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), Bos (cattle), several species of Metazoa, Lutjanus russellii (fish), Danio rerio (zebrafish), Sus scrofa (pigs), Insecta (insects), Canis lupus familiaris (domestic dogs), Felis catus (domestic cats), and Phocoena phocoena (porpoises). This strain is clinically significant due to its association with a variety of health issues in humans, including bacteremia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), endocarditis, meningitis, and other nosocomial infections. It has been linked to infections in multiple body regions, such as the urinary tract, intra-abdomen, pelvic areas, and oral cavity, highlighting its potential as a pathogenic agent. The diverse range of hosts and the bacterium's ability to cause significant health complications in humans suggest that Enterococcus faecalis strain KUB3007 plays a notable role in both ecological and clinical contexts, indicating its adaptability and persistence in various environments, as well as the need for continued surveillance and study of its pathogenic mechanisms.