Bacillus cereus strain A24

Bacillus cereus strain A24 is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits mobility due to the presence of flagella. This aerobe typically forms chains and is classified as mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 25°C. The strain possesses three replicons and is characterized by a single membrane. B. cereus strain A24 is free-living and has a broad range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, various Metazoa and Insecta, Oryctolagus cuniculus, Galleria mellonella, Mammalia, Nematoda, Alvinocaris longirostris, Oscheius, and Chelidonium majus. Its pathogenicity is notably significant in humans, where it is associated with a wide array of health effects. These include bacteremia, pneumonia, endocarditis, meningitis, necrotizing fasciitis, and various forms of sepsis, among others. Furthermore, B. cereus strain A24 can cause gastrointestinal infections and foodborne illnesses, including emetic and diarrhea syndromes. The strain's capacity to affect both humans and insects indicates a versatile ecological role, suggesting that it may contribute to food safety incidents due to its presence in food products. This adaptability to multiple hosts and environments underscores the importance of monitoring B. cereus strains like A24 in public health and food safety contexts, as they can lead to severe health issues across diverse biological systems.