# Complete genome sequence of Arcanobacterium wilhelmae strain DSM 102162 isolated from the genital tract of a Rhinoceros unicornis

## TL;DR

This paper reports the full genome of a rare bacteria found in a rhinoceros, which could help understand its potential to cause disease.

## Contribution

The study provides the first complete genome sequence of Arcanobacterium wilhelmae from a diseased rhinoceros.

## Key findings

- The genome of Arcanobacterium wilhelmae strain DSM 102162 was fully sequenced.
- The isolate was obtained from a rhinoceros with suspected bacterial involvement in its illness.
- The data may help improve understanding of the genus's pathogenic potential.

## Abstract

Previous case reports indicate Arcanobacterium’s opportunistic pathogenic potential. However, the true diversity of the genus remains understudied. Here, we present the complete genome of Arcanobacterium wilhelmae isolated from a diseased rhinoceros, suspected to play a role in its condition. These genomic data may enable future advancements in understanding Arcanobacterium pathogenicity.