Enterobacter cloacae strain GEN000188

Enterobacter cloacae strain GEN000188 is a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacterium characterized by its rod shape and the presence of flagella, which is indicative of its motility capabilities. This strain is mesophilic, thriving within moderate temperature ranges. Genetically, it possesses one replicon and features a double-membrane structure typical of gram-negative bacteria. This strain is known to inhabit multiple environments, displaying a free-living biotic relationship. It has been identified in various hosts, including humans (Homo sapiens), cattle (Bos), and the okapi (Okapia johnstoni). Enterobacter cloacae is recognized for its pathogenicity in humans, being associated with several serious health conditions such as vertebral osteomyelitis, bacteremia, spondylodiscitis, and various bloodstream and urinary and respiratory tract infections. The presence of Enterobacter cloacae strain GEN000188 in both human and animal hosts underscores its ecological versatility and potential as an opportunistic pathogen. Its ability to thrive in diverse environments, coupled with its pathogenic potential, highlights the importance of monitoring this bacterium in clinical and ecological contexts to mitigate its health impacts. The strain's genetic accession number is SEKG00000000.1, which provides a reference for further studies on its characteristics and implications in health and disease.