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Complete genome sequence of Staphylococcus lugdunensis strain HKU09-01
Herman Tse1, Hoi Wah Tsoi, Sze Pui Leung
1Carol Yu Centre for Infection, Department of Microbiology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Journal of Bacteriology
|January 6, 2010
Abstract:
Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a member of the coagulase-negative staphylococci and commonly found as part of the human skin flora. It is a significant cause of catheter-related bacteremia and also causes serious infections like native valve endocarditis in previously healthy individuals. We report the complete genome sequence of this medically important bacterium.
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