Query: NC_014655:2366201 Leadbetterella byssophila DSM 17132 chromosome, complete genome Lineage: Leadbetterella byssophila; Leadbetterella; Cytophagaceae; Cytophagales; Bacteroidetes; Bacteria General Information: Country: South Korea; Temp: Mesophile; Isolation: cotton waste composts used for mushroom. Strictly aerobic Gram-negative bacterium. This species was isolated from cotton-waste compounds used for the cultivation of the oyster mushroom in South Korea.
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General Information: This organism is a swine-specific Brucella. It causes infectious abortions in animals and a systemic, febrile (feverish) illness in humans. Human infection usually occurs by accidental contact with infected animals or by ingestion of contaminated food. Brucella suis is considered a potential bioterrorism agent and was the first pathogenic organism to be weaponized by the USA.