The draft genome sequence of Corynebacterium diphtheriae bv. mitis NCTC 3529 reveals significant diversity between the primary disease-causing biovars

Vartul Sangal, Nicholas Tucker, Andreas Burkovski, Paul Hoskisson

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    Abstract

    We report the draft genome of the human pathogen Corynebacterium diphtheriae bv. mitis NCTC 3529. This is the first C. diphtheriae bv. mitis strain to be sequenced and reveals significant differences from the other primary biovar, C. diphtheriae bv. gravis.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3269
    JournalJournal of Bacteriology
    Volume194
    Issue number12
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2012

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