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Massive Diversity in Whole-Genome Sequences of Streptococcus suis Strains from Infected Pigs in Switzerland.

ABSTRACT: Here we report the whole-genome sequences of 15 clinical Streptococcus suis strains isolated from pigs in Switzerland. Although they originated from the same host and geographic origin, the strains showed a large amount of diversity.

SUBMITTER: Stevens MJA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6357645 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Massive Diversity in Whole-Genome Sequences of Streptococcus suis Strains from Infected Pigs in Switzerland.

Stevens Marc J A MJA Spoerry Serrano Nathalie N Cernela Nicole N Schmitt Sarah S Schrenzel Jacques J Stephan Roger R

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Here we report the whole-genome sequences of 15 clinical Streptococcus suis strains isolated from pigs in Switzerland. Although they originated from the same host and geographic origin, the strains showed a large amount of diversity. ...[more]

PMID: 30714039

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Massive Diversity in Whole-Genome Sequences of Streptococcus suis Strains from Infected Pigs in Switzerland.

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Massive Diversity in Whole-Genome Sequences of Streptococcus suis Strains from Infected Pigs in Switzerland.

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