Here we present the draft genome of an actinobacterium, Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens strain UCD-AKU, isolated from a residential carpet. The genome assembly contains 3,692,614 bp in 130 contigs. This is the first member of the Curtobacterium genus to be sequenced.

BACKGROUND Potting media are commonly used by growers in different parts of the world for potted plants, raising seedlings and for improving soil characteristics. This study was conducted to characterize bacterial communities occurring in 13 commercial potting media products originating from seven countries. FINDINGS Bacteria were isolated using serial dilution. Identification to the species ...

Naturally induced auto-anti-idiotypic (AAI) antibody responses specific for antimicrococcal antibody idiotypes were detected in 42% of the rabbits in a family immunized with Micrococcus lysodeikticus. The natural AAI response of each rabbit recognized only a portion (11-41%) of that individual's total antimicrococcal antibody population. Cross-reactions of idiotypes were observed within the gro...

Purpose: To report a successfully treated case of corneal ulcer caused by <i>Kocuria kristinae</i> in post penetrating keratoplasty state using topical empirical antibiotics.Case summary: The 63 years old patient who posted with 0.5% loteprednole complained eye foreign body sensation and mild ocular pain. There were edematous cornea, erosion, epithelial defect. Gram staining, potass...