Draft genome sequence of Staphylococcus aureus M32 isolated from a cow with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura

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Reagan Muhwezi1, Vidya Sankarapandian1, G R Neel1

  • 1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Uganda.

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We sequenced the genome of Staphylococcus aureus strain M32 from a Ugandan cow with mastitis. This provides insights into bovine mastitis pathogens and their genetic makeup.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Veterinary Science

Background:

  • Bovine mastitis is a significant concern in dairy farming.
  • Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of mastitis.
  • Understanding pathogen genomics aids in disease control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the draft genome sequence of Staphylococcus aureus strain M32.
  • To provide genomic data for a strain isolated from a cow with subclinical mastitis in Uganda.

Main Methods:

  • Whole-genome sequencing of Staphylococcus aureus strain M32.
  • Bioinformatic analysis of the resulting sequence data.

Main Results:

  • The draft genome sequence of Staphylococcus aureus strain M32 was generated.
  • The isolate originated from a cow with subclinical mastitis in the Kiruhura district, Uganda.

Conclusions:

  • The genome sequence provides a valuable resource for studying Staphylococcus aureus strains involved in bovine mastitis.
  • This data can contribute to developing strategies for mastitis prevention and treatment in cattle.
Keywords:
Kiruhura district, UgandaStaphylococcus aureus strain 32Mantimicrobial-resistant genescomplete genomegenomic annotationsubclinical mastitis

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