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Genome Sequence of Rickettsia tamurae, a Recently Detected Human Pathogen in Japan

Erwin Sentausa1, Khalid El Karkouri1, Caroline Michelle1

  • 1Aix Marseille Université, URMITE, UM63, CNRS 7278, IRD 198, Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale 1095, Marseille, France.

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|September 6, 2014
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Rickettsia tamurae, a cause of human infections in Japan, has had its genome sequenced. This study presents the draft genome sequence of R. tamurae strain AT-1(T), isolated from Amblyomma testudinarium ticks.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Rickettsia tamurae is a spotted fever group rickettsia.
  • Human infections by R. tamurae were first reported in Japan in 2011.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the draft genome sequence of R. tamurae strain AT-1(T).

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of R. tamurae strain AT-1(T) from Amblyomma testudinarium ticks.
  • Draft genome sequencing of the isolated strain.

Main Results:

  • The draft genome sequence of R. tamurae strain AT-1(T) was successfully obtained.
  • This provides genomic data for a bacterium known to cause human infections.

Conclusions:

  • The availability of the R. tamurae genome sequence facilitates further research into its biology and pathogenicity.
  • This genomic information is valuable for understanding spotted fever group rickettsiae and their public health implications in Japan.

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