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Outbreak-associated Vibrio cholerae genotypes with identical pulsotypes, Malaysia, 2009.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2012
Teh Cindy Shuan Ju, Suhaili Zarizal, Lim King Ting, Khamaruddin Muhamad Afif, Yahya Fariha, Sajili Mohd Hailmi, Yeo Chew Chieng, Thong Kwai Lin
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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...
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