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Draft Whole-Genome Sequences of 16 Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Obtained from Wild Birds.

ABSTRACT: The draft genome sequences of 16 Campylobacter jejuni isolates obtained from wild birds are presented in this study. These genomes provide insights into the genetic features of C. jejuni isolates from wild birds, which are considered common hosts of this microorganism but have scarcely been investigated to date.

SUBMITTER: Carraro L

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6597683 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Draft Whole-Genome Sequences of 16 Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Obtained from Wild Birds.

Carraro Lisa L Marotta Francesca F Janowicz Anna A Patavino Claudio C Piccirillo Alessandra A

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The draft genome sequences of 16 <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> isolates obtained from wild birds are presented in this study. These genomes provide insights into the genetic features of <i>C. jejuni</i> isolates from wild birds, which are considered common hosts of this microorganism but have scarcely been investigated to date. ...[more]

PMID: 31248999

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Draft Whole-Genome Sequences of 16 Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Obtained from Wild Birds.

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Draft Whole-Genome Sequences of 16 Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Obtained from Wild Birds.

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