Query: NC_016052:2201211 Tetragenococcus halophilus NBRC 12172, complete genome
Lineage: Tetragenococcus halophilus; Tetragenococcus; Enterococcaceae; Lactobacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Tetragenococcus halophilus is a gram-positive lactic acid bacterium which flourishes in extreme salt environments. It plays a role in halophilic fermentation processes such as the production of soy sauce and fish sauce.
Subject: NC_003923:473743 Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus MW2, complete genome
Lineage: Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus; Staphylococcaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: This strain is a community-acquired methicillin-resistant (MSRA) strain and is one of the major pathogens causing community-acquired infections in the Midwestern USA. Several fatal infections were attributed to this strain in the late 1990's. Causes skin infections. Staphylcocci are generally found inhabiting the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. Some members of this genus can be found as human commensals and these are generally believed to have the greatest pathogenic potential in opportunistic infections. This organism is a major cause of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) and community-acquired infections. S. aureus continues to be a major cause of mortality and is responsible for a variety of infections including, boils, furuncles, styes, impetigo and other superficial skin infections in humans. Also known to cause more serious infections particularly in the chronically ill or immunocompromised. The ability to cause invasive disease is associated with persistance in the nasal cavity of a host.