Query: NC_010602:2911823 Leptospira biflexa serovar Patoc strain 'Patoc 1 (Paris)'
Lineage: Leptospira biflexa; Leptospira; Leptospiraceae; Spirochaetales; Spirochaetes; Bacteria
General Information: Isolated from stream water. This organism is a non pathogenic Leptospira commonly found in water and soil. A genetic manipulation system has been developed for this organism.
Subject: NC_012026:75812 Anaplasma marginale str. Florida, complete genome
Lineage: Anaplasma marginale; Anaplasma; Anaplasmataceae; Rickettsiales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: Anaplasma marginale str. Florida. was isolated from pooled blood samples from naturally infected cattle in Florida. The Florida strain is virulent and non-tick transmitted. This organism is the causative agent of bovine anaplasmosis and is an obligate intracellular pathogen. Transmission occurs via an arthropod vector (tick) and is a major problem in tropical regions where it causes severe morbidity in cattle populations. The bacterium lives intracellularly within membrane-bound vesicles in the host erythrocyte, a cell type which it specifically targets, resulting in severe anemia for the host organism.