Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovar 10 str. D13039

Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovar 10 str. D13039 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by its arrangement in chains, pairs, or singles. This facultative anaerobe thrives optimally at a temperature of 37.0°C, which aligns with the physiological conditions found in warm-blooded hosts. A. pleuropneumoniae is predominantly associated with host environments, indicating its role as a pathogen or commensal organism within specific animal populations. The ability of A. pleuropneumoniae to exist in various cell arrangements (chains, pairs, or singles) may confer advantages in colonization and adaptation to different niches within a host. This trait could facilitate interactions with the host immune response or influence its survival in varying microenvironments. The facultative anaerobic nature of this bacterium suggests that it can metabolize in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, potentially enhancing its resilience in fluctuating oxygen levels within host tissues. Insights into the ecological or biological implications of A. pleuropneumoniae serovar 10 str. D13039 may involve its adaptability to host-associated environments, where it could play significant roles in microbial communities. Understanding this adaptability may provide further context on its ecological interactions and potential impacts on host health, especially in livestock settings where it may contribute to disease dynamics.