Query: NC_013946:879199 Meiothermus ruber DSM 1279 chromosome, complete genome Lineage: Meiothermus ruber; Meiothermus; Thermaceae; Thermales; Deinococcus-Thermus; Bacteria General Information: Isolation: Hot spring; Temp: Thermophile; Temp: 50 - 60C; This organism is a pigmented thermophilic bacterium which can be found in hot springs. Thermophilic, aerobic, non-motile, free-living, Gram-negative.
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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.