Complete genome sequence of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 11A causing meningitis in an adult patient, Italy 2022

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2024 May 9;13(5):e0005424. doi: 10.1128/mra.00054-24. Epub 2024 Apr 8.

Abstract

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major global health concern, being a common cause of meningitis in both children and adults. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of P10_PNE_LCR, a S. pneumoniae 11A strain isolated in Northern Italy from an adult patient diagnosed with meningitis.

Keywords: Italy; Streptococcus pneumoniae; cerebrospinal fluid; gram positive; invasive infection.