Complete Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus aureus Myophage Maine.

ABSTRACT: Multidrug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus cause serious human disease worldwide. Bacteriophages offer a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics. Here, we announce the 141,712-bp genome of S. aureus phage Maine. A myophage with 9,019-bp predicted terminal repeats and high similarity to other Staphylococcus phages, Maine falls into the Twort-like group.

SUBMITTER: Moreland R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6776783 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature