Genomic analysis of a nontoxigenic, invasive Corynebacterium diphtheriae strain from Brazil.

We report the complete genome sequence and analysis of an invasive Corynebacterium diphtheriae strain that caused endocarditis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was selected for sequencing on the basis of the current relevance of nontoxigenic strains for public health. The genomic information was explored in the context of diversity, plasticity and genetic relatedness with other contemporary strains.
PMID: 26517665 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - September 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Encinas F, Marin MA, Ramos JN, Vieira VV, Mattos-Guaraldi AL, Vicente AC Tags: Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz Source Type: research