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Complete Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Type Strain LMG 22219
Mohamed A Abouelkhair1,2, Matthew C Riley1, David A Bemis1
1Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
Genome Announcements
|February 18, 2017
Summary
The first complete genome sequence of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, a feline lung bacterium, is now available. This genomic data aids in understanding staphylococcal and bacterial evolution through phylogenetic comparisons.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Bacterial Phylogenetics
Background:
- Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a significant bacterium, often found in animal infections.
- Complete genome sequences are crucial for detailed evolutionary and comparative studies.
- Understanding staphylococcal diversity requires comprehensive genomic data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the first complete genome sequence of the Staphylococcus pseudintermedius type strain (LMG 22219).
Main Methods:
- Whole genome sequencing of the Staphylococcus pseudintermedius type strain.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius LMG 22219 was successfully obtained.
- This represents a foundational dataset for the species.
Conclusions:
- The availability of this genome sequence enables advanced phylogenetic analyses.
- Facilitates comparative genomics within Staphylococcus and across bacterial taxa.
