Whole genome sequence of an unusual Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato isolate

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 2011 · Journal of Bacteriology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.01521-10· OSTI ID:1025498

Casjens, S R; Dunn, J; Fraser-Liggett, C M; Mongodin, E F; Qiu, W G; Luft, B J; Schutzer, S E

Human Lyme disease is caused by a number of related Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato species. We report here the complete genome sequence of Borrelia sp. isolate SV1 from Finland. This isolate is to date the closest known relative of B. burgdorferi sensu stricto, but it is sufficiently genetically distinct from that species that it and its close relatives warrant its candidacy for new-species status. We suggest that this isolate should be named 'Borrelia finlandensis.'

• Research Organization: BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
• Sponsoring Organization: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-98CH10886
• OSTI ID: 1025498
• Report Number(s): BNL--95416-2011-JA; 400412000
• Journal Information: Journal of Bacteriology, Journal Name: Journal of Bacteriology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 193; ISSN JOBAAY; ISSN 0021-9193
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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