Genome sequences of seven bacterial isolates collected from soil as part of a microbiology lab course.

Soil is a source for diverse microbes that possess useful biotechnological capabilities. Here, we report the genome sequences of seven bacterial isolates from the species , , , , sp., and (two isolates) cultured from Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex soil samples.

Complete genomes of and isolated from the urine of postmenopausal women.

There is frequent evidence that colonizes female genitourinary tracts but few reports of . Their role in urinary tract infection (UTI) is unclear. We present the first complete genome of and a complete genome of isolated from postmenopausal women with varying UTI histories.

Inter-species diversity and functional genomic analyses of closed genome assemblies of clinically isolated, megaplasmid-containing Er676 and ATCC49464.

is an understudied member of its genus possessing a characteristic megaplasmid contributing to a large genome size. Although less commonly associated with human infection compared to other enterococci, this species can cause disease and persist in diverse niches such as the gut, urinary tract, blood and environment. Few complete genome assemblies have been published to date for .

Functional and genetic adaptations contributing to persistence in the female urinary tract.

Unlabelled: is the leading Gram-positive bacterial species implicated in urinary tract infection (UTI). An opportunistic pathogen, is a commensal of the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and its presence in the GIT is a predisposing factor for UTI. The mechanisms by which colonizes and survives in the urinary tract (UT) are poorly understood, especially in uncomplicated or recurrent UTI.

Vancomycin Resistance in Enterococcus faecium from the Dallas, Texas, Area Is Conferred Predominantly on pRUM-Like Plasmids.

Vancomycin-resistant E. faecium (VREfm) is a significant public health concern because of limited treatment options. Genomic surveillance can be used to monitor VREfm transmission and evolution.

Recurrent urinary tract infection and estrogen shape the taxonomic ecology and function of the postmenopausal urogenital microbiome.

Postmenopausal women are severely affected by recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI). The urogenital microbiome is a key component of the urinary environment. However, changes in the urogenital microbiome underlying rUTI susceptibility are unknown.

Complete Genome Sequences of Three Lactobacillus gasseri Urine Isolates Obtained from Postmenopausal Women.

Lactobacillus gasseri frequently colonizes the lower urinary tract of healthy women. However, the role of L. gasseri in urinary tract health and the genes required for urinary tract colonization are poorly understood.

Complete Genome Sequences of Three Lactobacillus crispatus Strains Isolated from the Urine of Postmenopausal Women.

Lactobacillus crispatus frequently colonizes the vagina and bladder of healthy women. Although its association with vaginal health is relatively well understood, little is known about its role in urinary tract infection (UTI). Here, we report the complete genome sequences of three urinary L.

Hybrid De Novo Genome Assembly for the Generation of Complete Genomes of Urinary Bacteria using Short- and Long-read Sequencing Technologies.

Complete genome sequences provide valuable data for the understanding of genetic diversity and unique colonization factors of urinary microbes. These data may include mobile genetic elements, such as plasmids and extrachromosomal phage, that contribute to the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance and further complicate treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). In addition to providing fine resolution of genome structure, complete, closed genomes allow for the detailed comparative genomics and evolutionary analyses.

Urinary prostaglandin E2 as a biomarker for recurrent UTI in postmenopausal women.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common adult bacterial infections and exhibits high recurrence rates, especially in postmenopausal women. Studies in mouse models suggest that cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)-mediated inflammation sensitizes the bladder to recurrent UTI (rUTI). However, COX-2-mediated inflammation has not been robustly studied in human rUTI.

Complete Genome Sequences of Three Uropathogenic Klebsiella quasipneumoniae Strains Isolated from Postmenopausal Women with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection.

Recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) poses a major health issue, especially among postmenopausal women. We report complete genome sequences of three strains isolated from the urine of postmenopausal women with rUTI. is a recently identified species with clinical and virulence characteristics distinct from those of .

Complete Genome Sequences of Seven Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Postmenopausal Women with Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection.

Uropathogenic (UPEC) is the most common cause of urinary tract infection (UTI). This disease disproportionately affects women and frequently develops into recurrent UTI (rUTI) in postmenopausal women. Here, we report the complete genome sequences of seven UPEC isolates obtained from the urine of postmenopausal women with rUTI.