Phocaeicola dorei
Phocaeicola dorei: Unveiling the Mysterious Marine Bacterium
Description:
Phocaeicola dorei is a Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium belonging to the Bacteroidetes phylum. It was initially isolated from the feces of a healthy bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), and its name honors C.E. Dore, who played a significant role in discovering novel microbial species.
P. dorei is a versatile bacterium that can utilize a wide range of organic compounds as energy sources. It exhibits a distinctive feature known as gliding motility, allowing it to move over surfaces by secreting a slime layer.
Associated Diseases:
Although P. dorei was originally identified from a healthy dolphin, it has been implicated in several human diseases, including:
- Sepsis and bloodstream infections: P. dorei can cause severe infections in immunocompromised individuals, especially those with respiratory or gastrointestinal disorders.
- Peritonitis: Infection of the abdominal cavity lining.
- Periodontal disease: P. dorei has been associated with chronic gum disease.
Did you Know ?
Despite its prevalence in the marine environment, P. dorei only accounts for 0.5% of all bacteria found in healthy human fecal samples.
