Analyses of publicly available <i>Hungatella hathewayi</i> genomes revealed genetic distances indicating they belong to more than one species
Laura E. Hernández-Juárez, Margarita Camorlinga, Alfonso Méndez-Tenorio, Judith Flores Calderón, Bihua C. Huang, DJ Darwin R. Bandoy, Bart C. Weimer, Javier Torres
Abstract
species have an open pan-genome reflecting high genomic diversity. This study highlights the importance of correctly assigning taxonomic identification, particularly in disease-associated strains, to better understand virulence and therapeutic options.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyGenomeComparative genomicsGeneticsGenomicsVirulenceWhole genome sequencingPhylogenetic treeGeneClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchGut microbiota and healthBacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing