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Draft Genome Sequences of Six Mycobacterium immunogenum, Strains Obtained from a Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution System Simulator
Citation:
Gomez-Alvarez, V. AND R. Revetta. Draft Genome Sequences of Six Mycobacterium immunogenum, Strains Obtained from a Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution System Simulator. Genome Announcements. American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC, 4(1):e01538-15, (2016).
Impact/Purpose:
The purpose of this research is to add to our knowledge of disinfectants (chloramine)with regards to effects on the microbial communities in drinking water distribution systems. A whole genome-based approach using molecular tools (e.g., next generation sequencing) was used to assess the microbial composition in these communities. In addition, this research produced insights on the importance of certain operational parameters in chloraminated drinking water distribution systems.
Description:
We report the draft genome sequences of six Mycobacterium immunogenum isolated from a chloraminated drinking water distribution system simulator subjected to changes in operational parameters. M. immunogenum, a rapidly growing mycobacteria previously reported as the cause of hypersensitivity pneumonitis from contaminated metalworking fluid aerosols, is becoming a public health concern.
