Complete Genome Sequence of Serotype III Streptococcus agalactiae Sequence Type 17 Strain 874391.

ABSTRACT: Here we report the complete genome sequence of Streptococcus agalactiae strain 874391. This serotype III isolate is a member of the hypervirulent sequence type 17 (ST-17) lineage that causes a disproportionate number of cases of invasive disease in humans and mammals. A brief historical context of the strain is discussed.

SUBMITTER: Sullivan MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5646402 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature