Escherichia coli strain NGE-016

Escherichia coli strain NGE-016 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits mobility, characterized by the presence of flagella. This strain is a facultative anaerobe, thriving optimally at 37°C within a mesophilic temperature range. It is biotic, demonstrating a free-living relationship and can be found in various habitats associated with multiple hosts, including mammals such as Homo sapiens, Bos taurus, and Canis lupus familiaris, as well as other organisms like Solanum lycopersicum and Apis mellifera. NGE-016 is notable for its pathogenic potential in humans, being implicated in a wide array of health effects. These include urinary tract infections (UTIs), gastrointestinal infections, peritonitis, and severe conditions such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and neonatal meningitis. The strain is also associated with foodborne infections, which can lead to complications like renal failure and diarrhea. Its pathogenicity underscores the importance of this strain in both clinical and public health contexts. Given its diverse host range and the spectrum of diseases it can cause, E. coli strain NGE-016 serves as a critical pathogen in health and disease dynamics. Its presence in various environments and potential for causing infections highlight the ecological significance of this strain in both human and animal health, emphasizing the need for continued surveillance and research to understand its impact on health and disease transmission.