Open AccessThe Whole-Genome Sequence of Plasmid-Bearing Staphylococcus argenteus Strain B3-25B from Retail Beef Liver Encodes the Type VII Secretion System and Several Virulence Factors
Author(s) -
Leena A. Neyaz,
Anand B. Karki,
Mohamed K. Fakhr
Publication year - 2019
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.00962-19
Subject(s) - plasmid , virulence , biology , gene , whole genome sequencing , secretion , chromosome , genome , strain (injury) , staphylococcus aureus , genetics , phenotype , bacteria , anatomy , biochemistry
The whole-genome sequence of Staphylococcus argenteus strain B3-25B, isolated from retail beef liver, comprises a circular chromosome (2,676,222 bp) and a single plasmid (21,570 bp). The chromosome harbors genes encoding the type VII secretion system and several virulence factors.