Whole-Genome Sequencing and Epidemiological Analysis Do Not Provide Evidence for Cross-transmission of <i>Mycobacterium abscessus</i> in a Cohort of Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients

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BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium abscessus has emerged as a major pathogen in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and has been associated with poor clinical outcomes, particularly following lung transplant. We investigated the acquisition of this bacterium in a cohort of pediatric CF patients. METHODS: Demographic and patient location data were used to uncover epidemiological links between patients with genetically related...

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