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Draft Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus sciuri subsp. sciuri Strain Z8, Isolated from Human Skin
Xinjun Hu1, Beiwen Zheng2, Haiyin Jiang2
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
Genome Announcements
|July 25, 2015
Summary
The genome of Staphylococcus sciuri subsp. sciuri strain Z8, isolated from a skin wound infection, was sequenced for the first time. This study presents the complete genome sequence of this bacterial species.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Staphylococcus sciuri is a coagulase-negative staphylococci species.
- Skin wound infections can be caused by various bacterial pathogens.
- Infective endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart lining.
Purpose of the Study:
- To sequence and analyze the complete genome of Staphylococcus sciuri subsp. sciuri strain Z8.
- To provide the first genomic data for the S. sciuri species.
- To establish a genomic reference for future studies on S. sciuri.
Main Methods:
- Isolation of Staphylococcus sciuri subsp. sciuri strain Z8 from a patient's skin wound.
- Whole-genome sequencing of the isolated strain.
- Bioinformatic analysis of the resulting genome sequence.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of S. sciuri strain Z8 was determined.
- The genome size is 2,620,868 base pairs with a GC content of 32.43%.
- No plasmids were detected in the sequenced genome.
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first complete genome sequence for Staphylococcus sciuri.
- The genomic data will facilitate further research into the biology and pathogenicity of S. sciuri.
- Understanding the genome of S. sciuri may aid in the diagnosis and treatment of infections caused by this species.
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