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Draft Genome Sequence of Streptococcus suis S10, a Virulent Strain Used in Experimental Pig Infections.

ABSTRACT: Here, we report the draft whole-genome sequence of Streptococcus suis strain S10, isolated from the tonsils of a healthy pig. S. suis S10 belongs to the highly virulent serotype 2, which includes isolates that cause infectious diseases, including meningitis, in pigs and human. The genome contains a complete prophage that encodes a candidate virulence gene.

SUBMITTER: Gaiser RA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6554600 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Draft Genome Sequence of Streptococcus suis S10, a Virulent Strain Used in Experimental Pig Infections.

Gaiser Rogier A RA Zomer Aldert L AL Wells Jerry M JM van Baarlen Peter P

Microbiology resource announcements 20190606 23

Here, we report the draft whole-genome sequence of <i>Streptococcus suis</i> strain S10, isolated from the tonsils of a healthy pig. <i>S. suis</i> S10 belongs to the highly virulent serotype 2, which includes isolates that cause infectious diseases, including meningitis, in pigs and human. The genome contains a complete prophage that encodes a candidate virulence gene. ...[more]

PMID: 31171613

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Draft Genome Sequence of Streptococcus suis S10, a Virulent Strain Used in Experimental Pig Infections.

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Draft Genome Sequence of Streptococcus suis S10, a Virulent Strain Used in Experimental Pig Infections.

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