Whole-genome sequencing of Listeria monocytogenes serotype 4b isolated from ready-to-eat lentil salad in Algiers, Algeria. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Drali, R.; Deriet, A.; Verhaegen, B.; De Keersmaecker, S.C.J.; Botteldoorn, N.; Vanneste, K.; Roosens, N.H.C.; Mouffok, F.
• Is Part Of: New microbes and new infections. Volume 33(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: Algeria -- Listeria monocytogenes -- ready-to-eat -- serotype 4b -- whole-genome sequencing; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2019.100628
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-2975

Abstract

Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive food-borne pathogen causing a serious threat for public health. Here we announce the whole genome sequence (3 011 693 bp) of Listeria monocytogenes serotype 4b, isolated from ready-to-eat lentil salad in Algiers and belonging to sequence type 2, lineage I and clonal complex 2.