Draft Genome Sequence of Enterococcus faecium Strain 58m, Isolated from Intestinal Tract Content of a Woolly Mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius.

Enterococcus faecium 58m is a putative ancient nonpathogenic strain isolated from the intestinal content of an adult woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). Here, we report its draft genome sequence, consisting of 60 contigs. In silico genomic analysis was performed to determine the genetic features and pathogenic potential of this microorganism.

[Epidemic strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in hospitals of Saint-Petersburg].

Aim: To study genetic characteristics of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causing nosocomial infections in specialized inpatient clinics of Saint-Petersburg.

Materials And Methods: Nine cultures of S. aureus, which caused nosocomial infections in patients of 3 clinics in Saint-Petersburg, were studied by pulse-electrophoresis and spa-sequence typing.

[Genetic identification as method of detection of pathogenic and symbiotic strains of enterococci].

Comparative study of 97 cultures of enterococci, including reference highly virulent strain Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 259212, 35 clinical isolates of E. faecium, 58 isolates of E. faecalis, and 3 probiotic strains of E.