| Description | Dialister pneumosintes is a Gram-negative, curved rod-shaped microbe that thrives in mesophilic temperatures, classified as a Chemoheterotroph, and can be found in various body sites including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tracts of humans, as well as in the oral cavity, and is an Obligate Anaerobe. The Gram-negative characteristic indicates that the microbe's cell wall is composed of a thin peptidoglycan layer, making it more resistant to certain antibiotics. Its curved rod shape allows it to colonize and adhere to surfaces, facilitating its survival in diverse environments. As a mesophile, Dialister pneumosintes grows best in temperatures between 20-45°C, which is typical for many human-associated microbes.As a Chemoheterotroph, Dialister pneumosintes relies on organic compounds for energy and carbon sources, breaking down complex molecules to sustain its growth. This metabolic trait enables the microbe to thrive in nutrient-rich environments, such as the human gut. The presence of Dialister pneumosintes in various body sites suggests its ability to adapt to different ecosystems, from the oxygen-poor environments of the gut to the more oxygen-rich areas of the respiratory tract. However, as an Obligate Anaerobe, Dialister pneumosintes is strictly dependent on the absence of oxygen for growth, using alternative electron acceptors to generate energy.
Dialister pneumosintes has been implicated in various respiratory infections, including pneumonia, and its presence has been linked to periodontal diseases, highlighting the importance of this microbe in human health and disease. |
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