Bacillus cereus strain I176

Bacillus cereus strain I176 is a Gram-positive, aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits mobility due to the presence of flagella. This strain is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 25°C, and it typically organizes in chains. B. cereus strain I176 is free-living and has a single membrane and a single replicon, indicating a relatively simple cellular organization. This bacterium has a broad range of biotic relationships and hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus (chickens), various Metazoa, Insecta, Oryctolagus cuniculus (rabbits), Galleria mellonella (wax moth larvae), Mammalia, Nematoda, Alvinocaris longirostris (a shrimp species), and Chelidonium majus (greater celandine). B. cereus strain I176 is associated with a wide array of health effects in humans and other hosts, including severe conditions such as bacteremia, pneumonia, endocarditis, meningitis, and various foodborne illnesses. It is known to cause gastrointestinal infections and has been implicated in cases of food poisoning and severe systemic multi-organ failure. Additionally, it can lead to complications in both mammals and insects, indicating its potential impact on health across species. The pathogenicity of Bacillus cereus strain I176 underscores its significance in food safety and public health. This bacterium is capable of causing a range of infections, highlighting the importance of monitoring its presence in food products and the environment to mitigate health risks associated with this versatile pathogen.