Open AccessGenome Sequence of the Multiantibiotic-Resistant Enterococcus faecium Strain C68 and Insights on the pLRM23 Colonization Plasmid
Author(s) -
Mónica García-Solache,
Louis B. Rice
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
genome announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2169-8287
DOI - 10.1128/genomea.01719-15
Subject(s) - enterococcus faecium , biology , plasmid , colonization , strain (injury) , whole genome sequencing , microbiology and biotechnology , genome , genetics , sequence (biology) , bacteria , gene , anatomy
Enterococcus faecium infections are a rising concern in hospital settings. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci colonize the gastrointestinal tract and replace nonresistant strains, complicating the treatment of debilitated patients. Here, we present a polished genome of the multiantibiotic-resistant strain C68, which was obtained as a clinical isolate and is a useful experimental strain.
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