Escherichia coli strain SIEC035 36_NODE_137

Escherichia coli strain SIEC035 36_NODE_137 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits mobility due to the presence of flagella. This strain is classified as a facultative anaerobe, allowing it to thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments. It is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, making it well-suited for colonization in warm-blooded hosts. The strain has been identified in a variety of hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), Bos taurus (cattle), and many others across various taxa, indicating its ecological versatility. This free-living bacterium can also interact with diverse organisms, including other vertebrates and plants, such as Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and Brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli). The wide array of hosts suggests that SIEC035 has adapted to various ecological niches, potentially influencing microbial communities in these environments. Clinically, E. coli strain SIEC035 is known to be pathogenic to humans, associated with numerous health issues including urinary tract infections (UTIs), gastrointestinal infections, septicemia, and neonatal meningitis. These health effects underscore the strain's potential impact on public health and the importance of monitoring its presence in both clinical and environmental settings. The extensive list of diseases linked to this strain highlights its role in human health, particularly in relation to enteric diseases and infections affecting the urinary tract, which necessitates further investigation into its pathogenic mechanisms and ecological interactions.