Raoultella terrigena strain BIGb0188

Raoultella terrigena strain BIGb0188 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that demonstrates facultative anaerobic characteristics, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. This strain is equipped with flagella, which facilitate motility in various habitats, including fresh water, milk, plants, and soil. In terms of genetic makeup, Raoultella terrigena strain BIGb0188 contains one replicon, with its genetic information cataloged under the accession RKHP00000000.1. This strain has been identified as a potential opportunistic pathogen in humans, associated with several health issues such as urinary tract infections, sepsis, and subdural abscesses. It can also infect nematodes, indicating its versatility as a host-associated organism. The ecological role of Raoultella terrigena strain BIGb0188 is underscored by its presence in diverse environments, suggesting that it may participate in nutrient cycling and interactions within microbial communities. Its ability to cause opportunistic infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, highlights the importance of understanding its ecological niches and the potential health risks it poses. This duality of being a benign environmental inhabitant while also capable of causing disease emphasizes the need for monitoring and further research into its pathogenic potential and ecological interactions.