Query: NC_015587:1232642 Hydrogenobaculum sp. SHO chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Hydrogenobaculum; Hydrogenobaculum; Aquificaceae; Aquificales; Aquificae; Bacteria
General Information: Fresh water. Thermoacidophilic, isolated from a stream adjacent to Obsidian Pool in Yellowstone National Park, USA.
Subject: NC_010169:1599936 Brucella suis ATCC 23445 chromosome I, 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 U.S. Military.