Non-virulent subspecies of the causative agent of tularemia. Francisella tularensis subsp. novicida GA99-3549

Francisella tularensis subsp. novicida GA99-3549. Francisella tularensis subsp. novicida is nonvirulent, however this organism may cause disease in immunocompromised individuals. Francisella tularensis subsp. novicida strain GA99-3549 will be used for comparative genomics.