Enterobacter cloacae strain GEO_4_Eff_A

Enterobacter cloacae strain GEO_4_Eff_A is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium classified as a facultative anaerobe, indicating its ability to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. This strain displays no mobility despite possessing flagella, which may play a role in its environmental adaptability rather than locomotion. It is mesophilic, thriving within moderate temperature ranges conducive to growth. The bacterium exhibits a free-living biotic relationship and has been isolated from multiple habitats. It possesses one replicon and is characterized by having two membranes, aligning with typical features of Gram-negative bacteria. E. cloacae strain GEO_4_Eff_A is known to have pathogenic implications for humans and certain animal hosts, including Homo sapiens, Bos (cattle), and Okapia johnstoni (Okapi). It is associated with various health complications, including vertebral osteomyelitis, bacteremia, spondylodiscitis, and infections of the bloodstream, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. The ecological and biological significance of Enterobacter cloacae strain GEO_4_Eff_A lies in its adaptability to diverse environments and its potential to cause serious infections in both humans and animals. Its presence in multiple habitats suggests a role in microbial communities, while its pathogenicity underscores the importance of monitoring and studying this strain in clinical settings to prevent and manage associated infections effectively.