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Seeking the source of<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>infections in a recently opened hospital: an observational study using whole-genome sequencing
1 Nov 2014
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OBJECTIVES: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common nosocomial pathogen responsible for significant morbidity and mortality internationally. Patients may become colonised or infected with P. aeruginosa after exposure to contaminated sources within the hospital environment. The aim of this study was to determine whether whole-genome sequencing (WGS) can be used to determine the source in a cohort of burns patients at...
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