# Closed genome sequences of 39 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from healthy cattle in Okinawa, Japan

## TL;DR

This paper reports the complete genome sequences of 39 STEC strains from healthy cattle in Okinawa, Japan.

## Contribution

The study provides closed genome sequences of STEC strains from a remote region, contributing to understanding STEC diversity.

## Key findings

- Closed genome sequences of 39 STEC strains were obtained from healthy cattle in Okinawa.
- The study contributes to the genomic database of STEC strains from a geographically distinct location.

## Abstract

Cattle are thought to be the primary reservoir of Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), an important intestinal pathogen worldwide. Here, we present the closed genome sequences of 39 STEC strains isolated from healthy cattle in a cohort study conducted on the remote islands of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.