Complete genomes of Edwardsiella ictaluri isolates from multiple fish species

The genomes of Edwardsiella ictaluri isolates were sequenced and assembled using a hybrid short and long-read approach. This pathogen causes enteric septicemia of catfish and can be devastating to farms. The goal of this study was to complete the genomes of multiple isolates, including any plasmid genomes, to further comparative studies into the pathogenicity and virulence of this bacteria.