Enterococcus faecalis strain 12-1VP

Enterococcus faecalis strain 12-1VP is a Gram-positive, non-motile cocci bacterium classified as a chemoorganotroph. This strain is facultative anaerobic, meaning it can survive in both the presence and absence of oxygen, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, placing it in the mesophilic temperature range. It possesses a single membrane and a single replicon. This bacterium is free-living and has a diverse array of known hosts, including Homo sapiens, various livestock species (Bos, Sus scrofa), birds (Gallus gallus), aquatic species (Lutjanus russellii, Danio rerio), and several types of mammals (Canis lupus familiaris, Felis catus, Phocoena phocoena), as well as insects (Insecta). E. faecalis strain 12-1VP is associated with numerous health impacts in humans, contributing to conditions such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), endocarditis, meningitis, and various nosocomial infections. It is known to cause infections in different body parts, including the urinary tract, abdomen, and surgical sites. Particularly concerning is its role in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and its contribution to neonatal infections, indicating its significant pathogenicity in human health. The strain's ability to thrive in a variety of environments and its pathogenic potential underlines its ecological adaptability. Its presence in both human and animal hosts highlights the importance of monitoring E. faecalis in clinical settings, given its association with serious infections and the potential for transmission between species.