Open AccessComplete Genome Sequence of Serotype III Streptococcus agalactiae Sequence Type 17 Strain 874391
Author(s) -
Matthew J. Sullivan,
Brian M. Forde,
Darren William Prince,
Deepak S. Ipe,
Nouri L. Ben Zakour,
Mark R. Davies,
Gordon Dougan,
Scott A. Beatson,
Glen C. Ulett
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
genome announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2169-8287
DOI - 10.1128/genomea.01107-17
Subject(s) - biology , whole genome sequencing , streptococcus agalactiae , serotype , strain (injury) , sequence (biology) , context (archaeology) , lineage (genetic) , genome , genetics , microbiology and biotechnology , virology , streptococcus , gene , bacteria , anatomy , paleontology
Here we report the complete genome sequence of Streptococcus agalactiae strain 874391. This serotype III isolate is a member of the hypervirulent sequence type 17 (ST-17) lineage that causes a disproportionate number of cases of invasive disease in humans and mammals. A brief historical context of the strain is discussed.