Complete circular genome sequences representing prevalent sub-lineages of clinical <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> isolates from Germany

We here present 27 closed genome sequences of clinical <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> isolates representing 26 prevalent phylogenetic sub-lineages detected in Germany within recent years. This information may facilitate analysis of ongoing and future outbreaks and provides the basis for in-depth studies of outbreak strains and their genetic characteristics.