Escherichia coli strain FWSEC0086

Escherichia coli strain FWSEC0086 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. It is motile, equipped with flagella, and typically found in pairs or singles. This strain is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, which aligns with the body temperature of its primary host, Homo sapiens, among others. FWSEC0086 is free-living but is associated with a wide variety of hosts, including mammals like Bos taurus (cattle) and Felis catus (domestic cats), as well as birds such as Gallus gallus (chickens) and reptiles like Python regius. This diverse host range indicates its ecological adaptability and potential for zoonotic transmission. The strain is implicated in numerous health effects, particularly in humans, where it is associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs), gastrointestinal infections, and severe conditions such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and neonatal meningitis. The breadth of health issues linked to FWSEC0086 underscores its pathogenic potential and highlights the importance of monitoring and managing its presence in both clinical and environmental contexts. Given its wide array of hosts and the significant health effects it can cause, E. coli strain FWSEC0086 illustrates the complex interplay between bacterial pathogens and their hosts, emphasizing the need for ongoing research into its pathogenic mechanisms and the ecological factors that influence its transmission and virulence.