Faucicola mancuniensis isolated from human respiratory tract and its genomic characteristicstics
This study reports the first isolation and complete genome sequence of F. mancuniensis (HZ006) from a human specimen in China. Comprehensive genomic annotation and phenotypic characterization, including electron microscopy, provide foundational data on this species. While genomic analysis suggests potential pathogenicity and resistance mechanisms, the observed phenotypic susceptibility to all tested antibiotics informs potential treatment strategies. These findings significantly enhance our understanding of F. mancuniensis and its public health relevance.
Authors
- Xiaoyu Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9948-664X)
- C. Karen Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9829-6695)
- Tao Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6818-3355)
- Jian Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3721-4550)
- Qing Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8670-6036)
- Ying Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0802-3832)
- Yong Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7665-3542)
- Shijun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4677-6301)
Institutions
- Guiyang Medical University (CN)
- Guizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-04253-4
- Primary Topic
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00