Comparative genomic analysis of clinical and environmental Enterobacter chengduensis isolates from an orthopaedic ward in Tanzania
This study presents whole-genome sequencing data from two Enterobacter chengduensis isolates obtained from an orthopaedic ward in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania. The isolates were recovered from both a clinical specimen (stool from a pediatric patient) and an environmental source (walking frame) within the same ward, enabling investigation of possible environmental persistence and transmission.Genomic DNA was sequenced using the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 platform following LITE library preparation, generating paired-end reads (2 x 150 bp).These data support comparative genomic analysis of Enterobacter chengduensis and provide insight into its occurrence in both patient and environmental reservoirs in a hospital setting. The sequences contribute to the limited global genomic data available for this species and are intended for public access to support research on antimicrobial resistance, pathogen surveillance, and hospital-associated transmission.