Long-read-sequenced reference genomes of the seven major lineages of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) circulating in modern time

Abstract Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is an enteric pathogen responsible for the majority of diarrheal cases worldwide. ETEC infections are estimated to cause 80,000 deaths annually, with the highest rates of burden, ca 75 million cases per year, amongst children under 5 years of age in r...

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Main Authors: Astrid von Mentzer, Grace A. Blackwell, Derek Pickard, Christine J. Boinett, Enrique Joffré, Andrew J. Page, Ann-Mari Svennerholm, Gordon Dougan, Åsa Sjöling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88316-2