---
title: "Update bacterium"
method: PUT
path: "/api/v1/bacteria/{id}"
tags: ["Bacteria"]
---

# Update bacterium

`PUT /api/v1/bacteria/{id}`

Update bacterium.

## Path parameters

- `id` integer, required

## Request body

- UpdateBacterium
  - `token` string, required
  - `item` object
    - `name` string — The name of the bacterium
    - `sensitivity` string — Details the bacterium’s sensitivity to antibiotics or other agents.
    - `strain` string — The specific strain of the bacterium
    - `source` string — The origin or isolation source of the bacterium (e.g., environmental, clinical).
    - `owner_id` integer — The ID of the owner - by default it's your member id
    - `description` string — A detailed description of the bacterium

## Response `200`

OK

## Other responses

- `401` — Error: Unauthorized
- `422` — invalid request

---

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