Genome sequence of Madurella mycetomatis mm55, isolated from a human mycetoma case in Sudan.

Authors: Smit, Sandra and Derks, Martijn F L and Bervoets, Sander and Fahal, Ahmed and van Leeuwen, Willem and van Belkum, Alex and van de Sande, Wendy W J

We present the first genome sequence for a strain of the main mycetoma causative agent, Madurella mycetomatis This 36.7-Mb genome sequence will offer new insights into the pathogenesis of mycetoma, and it will contribute to the development of better therapies for this neglected tropical disease. Copyright © 2016 Smit et al.

Journal: Genome announcements
DOI: 10.1128/genomeA.00418-16
Year: 2016

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