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. 2014 Feb 6;2(1):e00027-14.
doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00027-14.

Draft Genome Sequence of Ralstonia pickettii AU12-08, Isolated from an Intravascular Catheter in Australia

Li Zhang  1 , Mark Morrison, Claire M Rickard
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Draft Genome Sequence of Ralstonia pickettii AU12-08, Isolated from an Intravascular Catheter in Australia

Li Zhang et al. Genome Announc. .

Abstract

Ralstonia pickettii is a nonfermenting Gram-negative bacillus that creates a significant problem in clinical settings, as it is a widespread cause of nosocomial infections. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of R. pickettii AU12-08, isolated from an intravascular catheter tip.

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