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The genome of the isolated <jats:italic>E. rhusiopathiae<\/jats:italic> strain KC-Sb-R1, which was classified as Clade 1 possessing <jats:italic>SpaB<\/jats:italic> gene, was clearly differentiated from the other swine-isolated <jats:italic>E. rhusiopathiae<\/jats:italic>, and the comparison of its serovar-defining chromosomal region revealed that our isolate was greatly similar to those of other previously reported serovar 2\/15 isolates, including the captive-dolphin isolate. Moreover, most of the potential virulence factors in the strain KC-Sb-R1 were similar to those in the strain Fujisawa. Further, a potential cytotoxicity of the isolate was confirmed, suggesting that marine mammal-isolated <jats:italic>E. rhusiopathiae<\/jats:italic> could possess strong pathogenic potential in other animals, including humans. 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