Pasteurella multocida strain NCTC8282

Pasteurella multocida strain NCTC8282 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits facultative anaerobic metabolism and has an optimal growth temperature of 37.0 °C. This strain is host-associated, indicating a relationship with a specific host organism, which influences its ecological niche and potential interactions within the host environment. As a member of the Pasteurellaceae family, P. multocida is often associated with various animal species, where it can reside in the respiratory tract and other tissues. The facultative anaerobic nature of this strain allows it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, potentially contributing to its adaptability in diverse environments encountered within host organisms. The optimal growth temperature of 37.0 °C aligns with the body temperature of warm-blooded hosts, suggesting a specialized adaptation for survival and proliferation in such environments. This trait may facilitate its persistence within the host and influence its interactions with the host's immune system. Understanding the specific habitat and metabolic capabilities of P. multocida strain NCTC8282 provides insights into its ecological roles, including its potential impact on host health and the dynamics of microbial communities associated with animal hosts. Additionally, its ability to thrive in a host-associated environment underscores the importance of studying such microbes to better comprehend host-microbe interactions and microbial ecology in health and disease contexts.