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Draft Genome Sequence of Proteus mirabilis UMB1310, Isolated from the Female Urinary Tract

Olivia Allen1, Taylor Miller-Ensminger2, Adelina Voukadinova2

  • 1Department of Biology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative bacterium causing urinary tract complications. This study presents the draft genome of P. mirabilis UMB1310, isolated from a patient with a urinary tract infection.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative bacterium.
  • It is frequently associated with urinary tract infections and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the draft genome sequence of P. mirabilis UMB1310.
  • To provide a genomic resource for understanding P. mirabilis pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Bacterial isolation and identification.
  • Whole-genome sequencing and assembly.

Main Results:

  • The draft genome sequence for P. mirabilis UMB1310 was successfully generated.
  • This genome provides insights into the genetic makeup of this clinical isolate.

Conclusions:

  • The availability of the P. mirabilis UMB1310 genome aids further research into its virulence factors.
  • This genomic data can contribute to understanding and managing P. mirabilis-associated urinary tract infections.

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