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Comparative genomic analysis of Streptococcus suis reveals significant genomic diversity among different serotypes.
BMC genomics - 25 Oct 2011
Zhang Anding, Yang Ming, Hu Pan, Wu Jiayan, Chen Bo, Hua Yafeng, Yu Jun, Chen Huanchun, Xiao Jingfa, Jin Meilin
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BACKGROUND: Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a major swine pathogen and an emerging zoonotic agent. Serotypes 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 14 and 1/2 are the most prevalent serotypes of this pathogen. However, almost all studies were carried out on serotype 2 strains. Therefore, characterization of genomic features of other serotypes will be required to better understand their virulence potential and phylogenetic relationships...
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