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Complete Genome Sequence of Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis P4531 from a Rhesus Monkey
Sung Guk Kim1, Christine V Summage-West1, Lillie M Sims1
1Surveillance/Diagnostic Laboratory, Office of Scientific Coordination, National Center for Toxicological Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA.
Abstract:
Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis is associated with animal and human infections. We report the circularized 1.8-Mbp complete genome sequence of a multilocus sequence type 43 (MLST43) C. fetus subsp. venerealis isolate from a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta).
Insights
Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis causes infections in animals and humans. This study presents the complete genome sequence of a C. fetus subsp. venerealis strain isolated from a rhesus monkey.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis is a significant pathogen.
- This subspecies is known to cause reproductive diseases in livestock and can also infect humans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the complete genome sequence of a specific Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis isolate.
- To characterize the genetic makeup of a strain obtained from a non-human primate.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing was performed on the bacterial isolate.
- Bioinformatic analyses were used to assemble and annotate the genome.
- The isolate was identified as multilocus sequence type 43 (MLST43).
Main Results:
- The complete, circularized genome sequence of Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis was obtained.
- The genome size was determined to be 1.8 Mbp.
- The isolate was confirmed to be MLST43 and originated from a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta).
Conclusions:
- The availability of this complete genome sequence provides valuable genetic information.
- This data can aid in understanding the biology and pathogenicity of Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis.
- It facilitates comparative genomics and the development of diagnostic and control strategies.
