Amplified fragment length polymorphism and whole genome sequencing: a comparison of methods in the investigation of a nosocomial outbreak with vancomycin resistant enterococci

Amplified fragment length polymorphism and whole genome sequencing: a comparison of methods in the investigation of a nosocomial outbreak with vancomycin resistant enterococci

Abstract Background Recognition of nosocomial outbreaks with antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens and appropriate infection prevention measures are essential to limit the consequences of AMR pathogens to patients in hospitals. Because unrelated, but genetically similar AMR pathogens may circulate...

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Main Authors: Victoria A. Janes, Daan W. Notermans, Ingrid J.B. Spijkerman, Caroline E. Visser, Marja E. Jakobs, Robin van Houdt, Rob J.L. Willems, Menno D. de Jong, Constance Schultsz, Sébastien Matamoros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
WGS
AFLP
Molecular typing
Nosocomial outbreak
VRE
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0604-5

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