Providencia rettgeri strain FDAARGOS_330

Providencia rettgeri strain FDAARGOS_330 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium characterized as a facultative anaerobe and a chemoheterotroph. This strain exhibits mobility due to the presence of flagella, enabling it to navigate through various environments. The optimal growth temperature for this bacterium is 37°C, which is consistent with its mesophilic nature, allowing it to thrive in warm-blooded hosts. This strain has been associated with multiple habitats and is known to infect a range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, Bos (cattle), various amphibians, Bombina bombina (a species of toad), and Serpentes (snakes). Its pathogenic potential is significant in humans, where it has been linked to multisystem infections and specifically to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Providencia rettgeri strain FDAARGOS_330 is nonsporulating and has a single replicon, as indicated by its accession number NZ_CP027418.1. The bacterium's ability to cause infections in diverse hosts underscores its ecological versatility and adaptability, suggesting that it may play a role in both environmental and clinical settings. Understanding its pathogenic mechanisms and ecological interactions could provide insights into managing infections associated with this strain, particularly in vulnerable populations.