Corynebacterium jeikeium K411

Corynebacterium_jeikeium
Names Corynebacterium jeikeium K411
Accession numbers NC_003080, NC_007164
Background Corynebacterium jeikeium is a multidrug-resistant bacterium of the human skin flora. It has been recognized as a serious nosocomial pathogen. It causes a variety of severe nosocomial infections, most frequently associated with immunocompromised patients. (EBI Integr8)
Taxonomy
Kingdom:Bacteria
Phylum:Actinobacteria
Class:Actinobacteria
Order:Actinomycetales
Family:Corynebacteriaceae
Genus:Corynebacterium
Species:jeikeium
Strain K411
Complete Yes
Sequencing centre (04-JUL-2005) National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA
(16-DEC-2004) Linke B., Tauch A., Institut fuer Genomforschung, Universitaet Bielefeld
Universitaetsstrasse 25,
Sequencing quality Level 6: Finished
Sequencing depth NA
Sequencing method NA
Isolation site Axilla of bone marrow transplant patient
Isolation country NA
Number of replicons 2
Gram staining properties Positive
Shape Bacilli
Mobility No
Flagellar presence No
Number of membranes 1
Oxygen requirements Facultative
Optimal temperature NA
Temperature range Mesophilic
Habitat Multiple
Biotic relationship Free living
Host name Homo sapiens
Cell arrangement Singles
Sporulation Nonsporulating
Metabolism NA
Energy source Chemoorganotroph
Diseases Nocosomial infections
Pathogenicity Yes