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Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus aureus Ex1, Isolated from a Patient with Spinal Osteomyelitis
Helen Morcrette1, Marina S Morgan2, Audrey Farbos1
1Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom.
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|June 30, 2018
Summary
We sequenced the genome of Staphylococcus aureus Ex1, a strain causing spinal osteomyelitis. This provides valuable data for understanding S. aureus infections and gene transfer.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
Background:
- Staphylococcus aureus is a significant human pathogen.
- Spinal osteomyelitis is a serious bone infection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the genome sequence of Staphylococcus aureus Ex1.
- To provide a resource for studying spinal infections.
Main Methods:
- Genome sequencing of Staphylococcus aureus Ex1.
Main Results:
- The genome sequence of Staphylococcus aureus Ex1 is now available.
Conclusions:
- The Ex1 genome sequence facilitates research into S. aureus spinal infections.
- This resource aids the study of horizontal gene transfer in S. aureus.
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