Open AccessDraft Genome Sequences of Five Multilocus Sequence Types of Nonencapsulated Streptococcus pneumoniae
Author(s) -
Lance E. Keller,
Jonathan C. Thomas,
Xinsong Luo,
Moon H. Nahm,
Larry S. McDaniel,
D. Ashley Robinson
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
genome announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2169-8287
DOI - 10.1128/genomea.00520-13
Subject(s) - biology , streptococcus pneumoniae , multilocus sequence typing , locus (genetics) , whole genome sequencing , genetics , xylella fastidiosa , genome , gene , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , genotype
Nonencapsulated Streptococcus pneumoniae can colonize the human nasopharynx and cause conjunctivitis and otitis media. Different deletions in the capsular polysaccharide biosynthesis locus and different multilocus sequence types have been described for nonencapsulated strains. Draft genome sequences were generated to provide insight into the genomic diversity of these strains.