Query: NC_011144:1264871 Phenylobacterium zucineum HLK1, complete genome Lineage: Phenylobacterium zucineum; Phenylobacterium; Caulobacteraceae; Caulobacterales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria General Information: This organism was isolated from the human leukemia cell line K562. This facultative intracellular bacteria does not appear to alter the replication or morphology of the cell line.
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General Information: Causes gastrointestinal disease. This organism is closely related to C. jejuni and C. coli and is a foodborne pathogen that causes gastroenteritis and diarrhea. In addition this organism can cause bacteremia and septicemia in immunocompromised individuals. The bacterium is found in a variety of habitats including water environments, and seagulls are considered a reservoir for the organism. Shellfish can harbor the organism when inhabiting water contaminated by seagulls carrying the organism.