Extensive genome analysis of Coxiella burnetii reveals limited evolution within genomic groups

Extensive genome analysis of Coxiella burnetii reveals limited evolution within genomic groups

Abstract Background Coxiella burnetii is a zoonotic pathogen that resides in wild and domesticated animals across the globe and causes a febrile illness, Q fever, in humans. An improved understanding of the genetic diversity of C. burnetii is essential for the development of diagnostics, vaccines an...

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Main Authors: Claudia M. Hemsley, Paul A. O’Neill, Angela Essex-Lopresti, Isobel H. Norville, Tim P. Atkins, Richard W. Titball
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Coxiella burnetii
Whole Genome Sequencing
Genotyping
Pan-Genome Analysis
Patho-adaptation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-019-5833-8

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