Yersinia pseudotuberculosis strain FDAARGOS_581

Yersinia pseudotuberculosis strain FDAARGOS_581 is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that serves as a facultative anaerobe, thriving in diverse habitats. This strain is classified as a heterotroph, deriving its energy from organic compounds. Notably, it possesses flagella, granting it mobility, and typically exists as single cells. This strain exhibits mesophilic characteristics, with an optimal growth temperature of 28°C, allowing it to thrive in moderate temperature environments. Yersinia pseudotuberculosis has one replicon and possesses a dual membrane structure, which is characteristic of gram-negative bacteria. The bacterium is known to engage in a free-living biotic relationship and can infect multiple hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Sus scrofa (pigs), Daucus carota (carrots), Aves (birds), and Acanthamoeba castellanii (a type of amoeba). It is associated with several health effects in humans, including bacteremia, liver abscess, sepsis, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, septic shock, and yersiniosis, among others. The organism's pathogenicity is well-documented, leading to severe gastrointestinal diseases and complications such as multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and acute kidney and liver injuries. The ecological insight that emerges from the characteristics of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis strain FDAARGOS_581 is its adaptability to various environments and hosts, highlighting its potential role in zoonotic transmission and the complexity of its interactions with both human and non-human hosts. Such traits underline the importance of monitoring this pathogen in public health contexts to mitigate its impact on human health.