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Complete Genome Assembly of Staphylococcus epidermidis AmMS 205.

K W Davenport¹, H E Daligault¹, T D Minogue²

¹Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA.

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Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common cause of catheter-related sepsis. This study details the complete genome assembly of the reference strain S. epidermidis AmMS 205, providing valuable data for understanding sepsis infections.

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Genomics

Background:

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a significant pathogen responsible for numerous catheter-related sepsis infections in the United States.
Understanding the genetic makeup of this bacterium is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the complete genome assembly of the reference strain Staphylococcus epidermidis AmMS 205.
To provide a comprehensive genomic resource for research into S. epidermidis infections.

Main Methods:

Whole-genome sequencing of Staphylococcus epidermidis AmMS 205.
Bioinformatic analysis for genome annotation.
Identification and characterization of plasmids.

Main Results:

A complete genome assembly of 2.54 Mbp was generated for S. epidermidis AmMS 205.
A single plasmid of 37.7 kbp was identified and included in the assembly.
The annotated genome assembly is publicly available in GenBank.

Conclusions:

The availability of the complete annotated genome of S. epidermidis AmMS 205 serves as a valuable reference.
This genomic data will aid in future research on S. epidermidis pathogenesis and antimicrobial resistance.