Enterococcus faecalis strain VV14

Enterococcus faecalis strain VV14 is a Gram-positive, non-motile coccus that exhibits facultative anaerobic characteristics, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. As a chemoorganotroph, it obtains energy from organic compounds, which supports its diverse habitat preferences, including various environments associated with different hosts. This strain is categorized as mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, making it well-suited for colonization within the human body and other warm-blooded animals. E. faecalis VV14 has a single membrane and one replicon, indicating a relatively simple cellular structure. E. faecalis is known for its pathogenicity in humans, where it can cause a range of serious health effects. These include bacteremia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), endocarditis, and meningitis, among others. The strain is also implicated in nosocomial infections and various infections across different body sites, such as the urinary tract, intra-abdomen, and surgical sites. Its ability to survive in diverse biotic relationships with multiple hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, and Canis lupus familiaris, highlights its ecological versatility. The presence of E. faecalis in various hosts suggests its role in both health and disease, particularly in human-associated infections. Its impact on health, especially in nosocomial settings, underscores the importance of monitoring and understanding the dynamics of this strain in clinical microbiology.