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Title: Whole genome sequence of an unusual Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato isolate

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

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 Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1025498
Report Number(s):
BNL-95416-2011-JA; JOBAAY; 400412000; TRN: US201120%%576
Journal Information:
Journal of Bacteriology, Vol. 193, Issue 6; ISSN 0021-9193
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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