Coxiella burnetii strain:Leningrad-2 Genome sequencing and assembly. Coxiella burnetii strain:Leningrad-2

Here we report the genome sequence of Coxiella burnetii strain Leningrad-2, phase I. Coxiella burnetii is a strictly intracellular bacterium and the etiological agent of Q fever.Getting new data on the genomes of C. burnetii strains can revolutionize many fields of study of this infection. The analysis of new genomic data have enabled description of the diversity of strains around the world and their link with pathogenicity. Host organism factors significantly influence on C.burnetii pathogenicity realization. Genetic features of pathogen also may affect on Q-fever disease form, signs and symptoms. Analysis of additional genomic information, characterizing the strain isolated from a patient with acute Q-fever can make a difference to the analysis of mechanisms what can now be predicted and therapeutic strategies can be determined thanks to in silico genome analysis.