Shotgun sequencing of Yersinia enterocolitica strain W22703 (biotype 2 serotype O:9): genomic evidence for oscillation between invertebrates and mammals

摘要

BackgroundYersinia enterocolitica strains responsible for mild gastroenteritis in humans are very diverse with respect to their metabolic and virulence properties. Strain (biotype 2, serotype O:9) was recently identified to possess nematocidal and insecticidal activity. To better understand the relationship between pathogenicity towards insects and humans, we compared the genome with that of the highly pathogenic strain 8081 (biotype1B; serotype O:8), the only Y. enterocolitica strain sequenced so far.