Salmonella enterica (MMDBm0000620)

Microbe Identification
Microbe nameSalmonella enterica
NCBI Taxonomy ID28901
DescriptionSalmonella enterica, a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium, prefers a moderate temperature range between 37°C and 43°C, categorizing it as a mesophilic organism. This microbe is a heterotroph, relying on organic compounds for its energy and carbon requirements. It produces energy through aerobic respiration, utilizing oxygen as its primary electron acceptor. S. enterica is ubiquitous, found in a wide range of environments, including water, soil, plants, animals, and humans. It can inhabit any body site, including the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, bloodstream, and even the eyes. This versatility is likely due to its ability to adapt to various conditions and its efficient mobility, which allows it to quickly colonize new hosts and environments. As an obligate aerobe, S. enterica requires oxygen to survive and thrive. It cannot grow or replicate in its absence, making it sensitive to anaerobic conditions. This means that any environment devoid of oxygen would be inhospitable to this microbe. Salmonella enterica is significant due to its role as a major human pathogen, capable of causing food poisoning, typhoid fever, and other related illnesses. Its ability to infect and replicate within the gastrointestinal tract makes it a formidable opponent in the constant battle between microbes and the human immune system. In addition to its pathogenic properties, S. enterica has also been found to play a role in environmental processes, such as nutrient cycling and decomposition. Its ability to degrade organic matter makes it an important component of ecosystems, contributing to the breakdown of complex molecules and the release of essential nutrients. Despite its significant impacts on human health and the environment, S. enterica remains a valuable model organism for scientists studying bacterial behavior, pathogenesis, and ecology. Its versatility, adaptability, and ease of cultivation make it an ideal subject for research, promising new insights into the complex interactions between microbes and their environments.
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomBacteria
KingdomEubacteria
PhylumProteobacteria
ClassGammaproteobacteria
OrderEnterobacterales
FamilyEnterobacteriaceae
GenusSalmonella
Species enterica
Subspeciesarizonae; enterica; houtenae
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeBacilli
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceNot Available
Number of membranesNot Available
Oxygen preferenceFacultative anaerobe
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Cell arrangementPairs - Singles
SporulationPairs - Singles
MetabolismNot Available
Energy sourceChemoorganotroph
Host and Biospecimens
HostBody siteBiospecimenDetailsData SourceReference
HumanGastrointestinal tractNot AvailableBacDive34718743
HumanLarge intestineNot AvailableBacDive34718743
HumanRectumNot AvailableBacDive34718743
HumanLarge intestineFecesNot AvailableDisbiome22529960