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Genome Sequence of the Uncommon Streptococcus pyogenes M/emm66 Strain STAB13021, Isolated from Clonal Clustered Cases

Alexandra Meygret1, Pascal Vincent1, Séverine Moullec2

  • 1CHU Rennes-Service de Bactériologie et Hygiène Hospitalière, Rennes, France CNRS, IGDR-UMR 6290, Team GeRMO, Rennes, France.

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|July 23, 2016
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We sequenced the invasive Streptococcus pyogenes strain M/emm66, which caused clustered skin infections in French Brittany. This provides a genomic resource for understanding this pathogen and its spread.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Streptococcus pyogenes is a significant human pathogen.
  • Invasive strains can cause severe disease outbreaks.
  • Understanding pathogen genomics is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide the complete annotated genome sequence of a specific invasive Streptococcus pyogenes strain (M/emm66).
  • To analyze the genomic features of a strain isolated from a cluster of infections.

Main Methods:

  • Whole-genome sequencing of Streptococcus pyogenes strain M/emm66.
  • Bioinformatic analysis for genome annotation.

Main Results:

  • The complete annotated genome sequence of Streptococcus pyogenes strain M/emm66 is now available.
  • The strain was isolated from a subcutaneous abscess in French Brittany in 2013.

Conclusions:

  • The availability of this genome sequence facilitates further research into Streptococcus pyogenes pathogenesis and epidemiology.
  • This genomic data can aid in tracking and controlling invasive strains.

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