Abstract
Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus [GBS]) is a Gram-positive bacterium that was first recognized as a causative agent of bovine mastitis. S. agalactiae has subsequently emerged as a significant cause of human diseases. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of S. agalactiae PR06, which was isolated from a septicemic patient in a local hospital in Malaysia.
Highlights
Streptococcus agalactiae is a Gram-positive bacterium that was first recognized as a causative agent of bovine mastitis
S. agalactiae PR06 was grown in Todd-Hewitt broth under optimal growth conditions
A total of 67 contigs were produced, and these contigs were ordered with respect to the best-aligned positions compared to the reference genome of S. agalactiae A909 using Optimal Syntenic Layout of Unfinished Assemblies (OSLay) (4)
Summary
Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus [GBS]) is a Gram-positive bacterium that was first recognized as a causative agent of bovine mastitis. Streptococcus agalactiae is well-adapted to asymptomatic colonization in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts of healthy individuals (1). Under certain circumstances, it may turn into a life-threatening pathogen causing septicemia, meningitis, and pneumonia in neonates (2). It is a serious cause of mortality and morbidity in nonpregnant adults, particurly in elderly persons and those with underlying diseases (3).
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
