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Complete Genome Sequence of Streptococcus sp. Strain NPS 308
Yoshio Kondo1, Yoshitoshi Ogura2, Keiko Sato3
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biochemical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan yosioji@nagasaki-u.ac.jp.
Genome Announcements
|December 24, 2016
Summary
A novel Streptococcus species, strain NPS 308, was identified from an infective endocarditis patient. Its complete genome sequence offers insights into the disease
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Infective endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart lining.
- Streptococcus species are known causes of infective endocarditis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the complete genome sequence of Streptococcus sp. strain NPS 308.
- To aid in understanding the pathogenesis of infective endocarditis.
Main Methods:
- Isolation of Streptococcus sp. strain NPS 308 from a patient.
- Whole-genome sequencing of the isolate.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of Streptococcus sp. strain NPS 308 was obtained.
- This strain is potentially a novel species of Streptococcus.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence provides a foundation for studying the virulence factors of this Streptococcus strain.
- Understanding this novel species can improve diagnosis and treatment of infective endocarditis.
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