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Draft Genome Sequence of a Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii PKAB07 Clinical Strain from India Belonging to

Rajagopalan Saranathan1, Archana Tomar, Pagal Sudhakar

  • 1Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India.

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|March 22, 2014
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Acinetobacter baumannii is a major global health threat. This study details the genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant strain, PKAB07, from an Indian wound infection.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Acinetobacter baumannii is a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections.
  • It poses a significant global public health risk due to its resistance.
  • Multidrug-resistant strains are particularly concerning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the draft genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolate.
  • To provide genomic data for strain PKAB07, isolated from a wound infection in India.

Main Methods:

  • Whole-genome sequencing of Acinetobacter baumannii PKAB07.
  • Bioinformatic analysis of the resulting draft genome sequence.

Main Results:

  • The draft genome sequence of the multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strain PKAB07 was successfully generated.
  • The isolate was obtained from a wound infection in India between 2011 and 2012.

Conclusions:

  • The genome sequence provides a valuable resource for understanding the genetic basis of multidrug resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii.
  • This data can aid in developing strategies to combat Acinetobacter baumannii infections.

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