Open AccessGenome Sequence of a Weissella confusa Strain Isolated from the First Reported Case of Neonatal Sepsis in an Equid
Author(s) -
Sara V. Little,
Andrew Hillhouse,
Sara D. Lawhon
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
microbiology resource announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.383
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2576-098X
DOI - 10.1128/mra.00066-20
Subject(s) - weissella , whole genome sequencing , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , genome , foal , strain (injury) , feces , bacteria , sepsis , gene , genetics , immunology , lactic acid , leuconostoc , anatomy
The genome of a Weissella confusa strain isolated from a foal with sepsis is reported. Weissella confusa inhabits feces and causes disease in immunocompromised humans and animals. It is important for veterinarians to be aware of the pathogenic ability of these bacteria due to the unknown potential for zoonotic transmission.