Open AccessDraft Genome Sequences for Dual-Toxin-Producing Clostridium botulinum Strains
Author(s) -
Jessica L. Halpin,
Janet K. Dykes,
Carolina Lúquez
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.01152-18
Subject(s) - clostridium botulinum , toxin , microbiology and biotechnology , genome , biology , serotype , botulinum toxin , microbial toxins , genetics , gene , neuroscience
Here, we present draft genome sequences for threeClostridium botulinum strains that produce multiple botulinum toxin serotypes. Strains that produce two toxins are rare; however, one of these strains produces subtype B5 and F2 toxins, and two of the strains produce subtype A4 and B5 toxins.
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