Query: NC_016605:1177485 Pediococcus claussenii ATCC BAA-344 chromosome, complete genome Lineage: Pediococcus claussenii; Pediococcus; Lactobacillaceae; Lactobacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria General Information: Pediococci are lactic acid bacteria found on plants and in many fermented foods. Pediococcus claussenii is a brewery contaminant that can cause economic loss in the brewing industry.
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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.