Draft Genome Sequence of Pasteurella multocida subsp. multocida Strain PMTB, Isolated from a Buffalo

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Microbiology
• Genomics
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Pasteurella multocida serotypes B:2 and E:2 are primary causes of ruminant hemorrhagic septicemia in Asia and Africa.
• Hemorrhagic septicemia poses a significant threat to ruminant health and livestock economies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report the draft genome sequence of Pasteurella multocida strain PMTB.
• To provide genomic resources for understanding Pasteurella multocida serotype B:2.

Main Methods:

• Isolation of Pasteurella multocida strain PMTB from a buffalo diagnosed with hemorrhagic septicemia.
• Whole-genome sequencing and assembly of the isolated strain.

Main Results:

• The draft genome sequence of Pasteurella multocida strain PMTB (serotype B:2) was successfully generated.
• This genomic data offers a foundation for further molecular and pathogenic studies.

Conclusions:

• The availability of the PMTB genome sequence facilitates research into the B:2 serotype of Pasteurella multocida.
• Understanding the genomics of this pathogen can aid in developing improved diagnostics and control strategies for hemorrhagic septicemia.