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Complete Genome Sequence of Oxidase-Positive Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Strain SM7059
Shuo Gao1, Zhifeng Zhang1, Hui Zhou1
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Abstract:
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an opportunistic pathogen which causes an increasing frequency of infections in hospitalized patients. Here, we present the complete genome sequence of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia SM7059, an oxidase-positive strain isolated from a female patient with hepatolithiasis in China.
Insights
The complete genome of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia SM7059, an opportunistic pathogen, was sequenced. This strain was isolated from a Chinese patient with hepatolithiasis.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an opportunistic pathogen causing frequent hospital-acquired infections.
- The increasing incidence of S. maltophilia infections necessitates further understanding of its biology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the complete genome sequence of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia SM7059.
- To provide genomic data for an oxidase-positive strain isolated from a clinical case.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia SM7059.
- Bioinformatic analysis of the obtained genome sequence.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia SM7059 was successfully obtained.
- Characterization of the strain as oxidase-positive.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence provides a valuable resource for studying Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.
- Understanding the genomics of clinical isolates like SM7059 can aid in combating S. maltophilia infections.
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