Outbreak-associated Vibrio cholerae Genotypes with Identical Pulsotypes, Malaysia, 2009

Outbreak-associated Vibrio cholerae Genotypes with Identical Pulsotypes, Malaysia, 2009

A cholera outbreak in Terengganu, Malaysia, in November 2009 was caused by 2 El Tor Vibrio cholerae variants resistant to typical antimicrobial drugs. Evidence of replacement of treatable V. cholerae infection in the region with antimicrobial-resistant strains calls for increased surveillance and pr...

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Main Authors: Cindy Shuan Ju Teh, Zarizal Suhaili, King Ting Lim, Muhamad Afif Khamaruddin, Fariha Yahya, Mohd Hailmi Sajili, Chew Chieng Yeo, Kwai Lin Thong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012-07-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
bacteria
antibacterial
antimicrobial resistance
cholera outbreak
ctxB
PFGE
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/7/11-1656_article

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