| Description | Bergeyella zoohelcum is a microbe that thrives in a mesophilic environment, characterized as having a temperature preference category of 25-45°C. As a chemoheterotroph, it obtains its energy by oxidizing organic compounds and reducing inorganic compounds, utilizing a chemoorganotrophic metabolism. This microbe produces energy through aerobic respiration, requiring oxygen to break down organic molecules. Upon Gram staining, Bergeyella zoohelcum exhibits a characteristic Gram-negative reaction, meaning its cell wall contains a thin peptidoglycan layer and an outer membrane. In terms of shape, this microbe is typically found as a rod or a coccus, with some strains exhibiting a combination of both shapes. Bergeyella zoohelcum has been isolated from various body sites across different species, including the human skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. This microbe exhibits a strong affinity for oxygen, classified as an obligate aerobe, requiring a constant supply of oxygen to survive. One of the most distinctive features of Bergeyella zoohelcum is its unique ability to cause skin and soft tissue infections in humans, often presenting as cellulitis, abscesses, or erysipelas. Its ability to thrive in different body sites, combined with its adaptation to aerobic environments, makes it a significant opportunistic pathogen. In addition to its clinical significance, Bergeyella zoohelcum has also been found to play a crucial role in the human microbiome, contributing to the breakdown of complex organic compounds and maintaining the balance of the microbial community. Further research on this microbe may reveal additional insights into its metabolic processes and role in human health and disease. |
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