Whole genome sequencing of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Victoria, Australia

Whole genome sequencing of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Victoria, Australia

Objectives: Whole genome sequencing (WGS) can identify clusters, transmission patterns, and drug resistance mutations. This is important in low-burden settings such as Australia, as it can assist in efficient contact tracing and surveillance. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using...

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Autori principali: Thinley Dorji, Kristy Horan, Norelle L. Sherry, Ee Laine Tay, Maria Globan, Linda Viberg, Katherine Bond, Justin T. Denholm, Benjamin P. Howden, Patiyan Andersson
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Serie:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Soggetti:
Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
MDR-TB
Genomic epidemiology
Transmission networks
Australia
Accesso online:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971223007713

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