Neisseria gonorrhoeae population genomics: use of the gonococcal core genome to improve surveillance of antimicrobial resistance

Background Gonorrhea, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is a globally prevalent sexually transmitted infection. The dynamics of gonococcal population biology have been poorly defined due to a lack of resolution in strain typing methods. <br><br> Methods In this study, we ass...

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Main Authors: Harrison, O, Cehovin, A, Skett, J, Jolley, K, Massari, P, Genco, C, Tang, C, Maiden, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2020