Complete genome sequence of Peptoclostridium difficile strain Z31

Felipe L Pereira1, Carlos A Oliveira Júnior2, Rodrigo O S Silva2

  • 1National Reference Laboratory for Aquatic Animal Diseases (AQUACEN), Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Gut Pathogens
|August 23, 2017
PubMed
Summary

The genome of nontoxigenic Peptoclostridium difficile strain Z31 was sequenced, revealing genes for spore stability and adherence. This strain shows potential for preventing C. difficile infections as a competitive exclusion agent.

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