Whole-genome sequencing of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales isolates and evaluation of hospital-acquired infections

Whole-genome sequencing of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales isolates and evaluation of hospital-acquired infections

Background: Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are increasingly implicated in nosocomial outbreaks worldwide. We evaluated whole-genome sequencing (WGS) as an adjunctive epidemiological tool to identify infection clusters and MDRO transmission in the healthcare setting. Methods: Clinical isolates...

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Main Authors: Leama Ajaka, Shandra Day, Christina Liscynesky, Nora Colburn, Christine Sun, Michael Sovic, Preeti Pancholi, Joan-Miquel Balada-Llasat, Heather Smith, Shashanka Murthy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-06-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X23003352/type/journal_article

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