Query: NC_003212:456214 Listeria innocua Clip11262, complete genome
Lineage: Listeria innocua; Listeria; Listeriaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Nonpathogenic soil organism. The organism is the most frequently encountered non-pathogenic Listeria and is very similar to Listeria monocytogenes. It is found in decaying vegetable matter and soil.
Subject: NC_016011:1419394 Listeria ivanovii subsp. ivanovii PAM 55, complete genome
Lineage: Listeria ivanovii; Listeria; Listeriaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Listeria ivanovii is an animal pathogen that causes abortions and stillbirths in ruminants, primarily sheep. This organism produces a number of virulence factors including hemolysin, sphingomylelinase, and phospholipase. Like other Listeria species, Listeria ivanovii is found in soil, water, and sewage.