Whole genome sequencing reveals the emergence of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa shared strain sub-lineage among patients treated within a single cystic fibrosis centre

Whole genome sequencing reveals the emergence of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa shared strain sub-lineage among patients treated within a single cystic fibrosis centre

Abstract Background Chronic lung infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Shared P. aeruginosa strains, that can be transmitted between patients, are of concern and in Australia the AUST-02 shared strain is pr...

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Main Authors: Bryan A. Wee, Anna S. Tai, Laura J. Sherrard, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Kirt R. Hanks, Timothy J. Kidd, Kay A. Ramsay, Iain Lamont, David M. Whiley, Scott C. Bell, Scott A. Beatson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Whole genome sequencing
Cystic fibrosis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Chronic lung infections
Evolution
AUST-02
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-5018-x

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