Query: NC_014759:3572500 Marivirga tractuosa DSM 4126 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Marivirga tractuosa; Marivirga; Flammeovirgaceae; Cytophagales; Bacteroidetes; Bacteria
General Information: Country: Vietnam; Isolation: beach sand from Nha Trang; Temp: Mesophile; Temp: 30C; Flexibacter tractuosus is a member of a group of bacteria which move by gliding. These organisms are often found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments.
Subject: NC_020995:245671 Enterococcus casseliflavus EC20, complete genome
Lineage: Enterococcus casseliflavus; Enterococcus; Enterococcaceae; Lactobacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: This genera consists of organisms typically found in the intestines of mammals, although through fecal contamination they can appear in sewage, soil, and water. They cause a number of infections that are becoming increasingly a problem due to the number of antibiotic resistance mechanisms these organisms have picked up. Both Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium cause similar diseases in humans, and are mainly distinguished by their metabolic capabilities. This opportunistic pathogen can cause urinary tract infections, bacteremia (bacteria in the blood), and infective endocarditis (inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart), similar to infections caused by Enterococcus faecium and faecalis. Hospital-acquired infections from this organism are on the rise due to the emergence of antiobiotic resistance strains.