Query: NC_015501:1341661 Porphyromonas asaccharolytica DSM 20707 chromosome, complete
Lineage: Porphyromonas asaccharolytica; Porphyromonas; Porphyromonadaceae; Bacteroidales; Bacteroidetes; Bacteria
General Information: Environment: Host; Isolation: Empyema; Temp: Mesophile; Temp: 37C. This is an asaccharolytic, pigmented bacterium, formerly called Bacteroides asaccharolyticus. Porphyromonas species are Gram-negative , obligately anaerobic, nonsporeforming, nonmotile rods or coccobacilli.
Subject: NC_010167:1085106 Brucella suis ATCC 23445 chromosome II, complete sequence
Lineage: Brucella suis; Brucella; Brucellaceae; Rhizobiales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria
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.