Corynebacterium jeikeium strain FDAARGOS_574

Corynebacterium jeikeium strain FDAARGOS_574 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium known for its role as a free-living organism found in multiple habitats. It is classified as a chemoorganotroph, utilizing organic compounds as an energy source. This strain is a facultative aerobe, indicating it can thrive in both the presence and absence of oxygen. Corynebacterium jeikeium displays a single-cell arrangement and lacks mobility, as it does not possess flagella. It typically operates within a mesophilic temperature range, which is conducive to its growth and metabolism. The strain has a unique genetic structure, characterized by three replicons, and is surrounded by a single membrane. Clinically, this bacterium is significant due to its pathogenic potential in humans, particularly affecting Homo sapiens. It is associated with a range of health issues, including pneumonia, endocarditis, peritonitis, meningitis, wound infections, osteomyelitis, sepsis, septicemia, conjunctivitis, keratitis, skin lesions, soft tissue infections, infections related to hemodialysis catheters, microbial keratitis, and joint infections. The presence of C. jeikeium in clinical settings highlights its importance as an opportunistic pathogen, especially in immunocompromised individuals or those with underlying health conditions. Its adaptability to various environments and ability to cause diverse infections underscore its role in human health and the need for continued surveillance and research into its pathogenic mechanisms.