Streptococcus pneumoniae Menzies1-1861 genome sequencing. Streptococcus pneumoniae Menzies1-1861

Streptococcus pneumoniae Menzies1-1861. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of diseases such as pneumoniae, bacteraemia, meningitis and otitis media. Strains of this serotype (serotype 1) have historically had a high invasive potential. Strain Menzies1-1861 is a blood isolate and is highly virulent in murine models of infection.