Open AccessComplete Genome Sequence of the Neonatal Meningitis-Causing Escherichia coli Strain NMEC O18
Author(s) -
Bryon Nicholson,
Yvonne Wannemuehler,
Catherine M. Logue,
Ganwu Li,
Lisa K. Nolan
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
genome announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2169-8287
DOI - 10.1128/genomea.01239-16
Subject(s) - whole genome sequencing , strain (injury) , escherichia coli , neonatal meningitis , biology , genome , sequence (biology) , microbiology and biotechnology , genetics , gene , anatomy
Neonatal meningitis Escherichia coli (NMEC) is a common agent of neonatal bacterial meningitis, causing high neonatal mortality and neurologic sequelae in its victims. Here, we present the complete genome sequence of NMEC O18 (also known as NMEC 58), a highly virulent (O18ac:K1, ST416) strain.
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