Escherichia coli strain FWSEC0400

Escherichia coli strain FWSEC0400 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium primarily associated with various hosts, including Homo sapiens and domesticated animals such as Gallus gallus and Bos taurus. This strain exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. The optimal growth temperature is 37°C, placing it within the mesophilic temperature range. The cellular arrangement of FWSEC0400 is characterized by singles and pairs, and it possesses flagella, indicating motility. It has a unique configuration with one replicon and two membranes, typical of Gram-negative bacteria. The strain is also noted for its free-living biotic relationship, allowing it to inhabit diverse ecological niches. Clinically, FWSEC0400 is linked to a range of health effects, particularly in humans. It is associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs), gastrointestinal infections, peritonitis, and severe conditions like septicemia and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Other health effects include neonatal meningitis, diarrhea, and complications leading to chronic conditions such as colorectal cancer and renal failure. The extensive host range of FWSEC0400, including various mammals, birds, and even plants, highlights its ecological versatility and potential for transmission between species. Its pathogenicity in humans, coupled with its ability to inhabit a wide array of environments, underscores the importance of monitoring E. coli strains like FWSEC0400 in public health and environmental microbiology.