Acinetobacter baumannii strain WPB103

Acinetobacter baumannii strain WPB103 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that thrives as a heterotrophic chemoheterotroph. This strain is classified as an aerobe and exhibits a free-living biotic relationship. Acinetobacter baumannii is known for its significant pathogenicity in humans, with documented associations to various serious health effects including bacteremia, necrotizing fasciitis, bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections, nosocomial infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia, traumatic injuries, respiratory tract infections, healthcare-associated infections, severe infections, and wound contaminations. The strain has a mesophilic temperature range, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, making it particularly suited to live within the human body and other warm-blooded hosts. Indeed, WPB103 has been identified in association with several hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), and Bos taurus (cattle). The bacterium is non-motile but possesses flagella, which may play a role in its survival and adaptability in various environments. Acinetobacter baumannii strain WPB103 is characterized by a single replicon and a double membrane structure, typical of many Gram-negative bacteria. Its ability to exist in multiple habitats highlights its ecological versatility and potential for transmission among different hosts. The prevalence of this strain in healthcare settings underscores its importance as a pathogen and its capacity to cause severe infections, often complicating treatment regimens and posing challenges for public health.