Abstract
This study investigates the complete genome sequences of the Nine Mile, K, and G isolates to improve our understanding of the unique virulence properties of C. burnetii and to provide important insight into the genome architecture and genetic diversity of this pathogen.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Animals
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Chick Embryo
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Coxiella burnetii / genetics*
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Coxiella burnetii / isolation & purification*
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Coxiella burnetii / pathogenicity
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology*
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Genome, Bacterial*
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Humans
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Q Fever / microbiology*
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Virulence