Retrospective use of whole genome sequencing to better understand an outbreak of Salmonella enterica serovar Mbandaka in New South Wales, Australia

Retrospective use of whole genome sequencing to better understand an outbreak of Salmonella enterica serovar Mbandaka in New South Wales, Australia

Introduction: Salmonella enterica serovar Mbandaka is an infrequent cause of salmonellosis in New South Wales (NSW) with an average of 17 cases reported annually. This study examined the added value of whole genome sequencing (WGS) for investigating a non-point source outbreak of Salmonella ser. Mba...

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Main Authors: Cassia Lindsay, James Flint, Kim Lilly, Kirsty Hope, Qinning Wang, Peter Howard, Vitali Sintchenko, David N Durrheim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2018-04-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
Subjects:
Whole Genome Sequencing
Salmonella Mbandaka
Outbreak
Australia
Online Access:https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/581/808

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