Query: NC_015858:1150446 Brucella pinnipedialis B2/94 chromosome chromosome 2, complete
Lineage: Brucella pinnipedialis; Brucella; Brucellaceae; Rhizobiales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: Brucella pinnipedialis has been isolated from seals, porpoises and other marine mammals. This organism can be isolated from skin, blood, spleen and lymph nodes although the pathogenesis of this organism has yet to be determined.
Subject: NC_012039:480625 Campylobacter lari RM2100, complete genome
Lineage: Campylobacter lari; Campylobacter; Campylobacteraceae; Campylobacterales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: Causes gastrointestinal disease. This organism is closely related to C. jejuni and C. coli and is a foodborne pathogen that causes gastroenteritis and diarrhea. In addition this organism can cause bacteremia and septicemia in immunocompromised individuals. The bacterium is found in a variety of habitats including water environments, and seagulls are considered a reservoir for the organism. Shellfish can harbor the organism when inhabiting water contaminated by seagulls carrying the organism.