Query: NC_018515:937994 Desulfosporosinus meridiei DSM 13257 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Desulfosporosinus meridiei; Desulfosporosinus; Peptococcaceae; Clostridiales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Environment: Groundwater; Isolation: Groundwater; Temp: Mesophile; Temp: 30C. Country: Australia, Perth, Western Australia; This organism was originally isolated from gasoline contaminated groundwater.
Subject: NC_010167:1287000 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.