Whole-genome comparison of two same-genotype macrolide-resistant Bordetella pertussis isolates collected in Japan.

The emergence of macrolide-resistant Bordetella pertussis (MRBP) is a significant problem because it reduces treatment options for pertussis and exacerbates the severity and spread of the disease. MRBP has been widely prevalent in mainland China since the 2010s and has been sporadically detected in...

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Main Authors: Kentaro Koide, Yumi Uchitani, Takahiro Yamaguchi, Nao Otsuka, Masataka Goto, Tsuyoshi Kenri, Kazunari Kamachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0298147&type=printable