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Whole-genome sequencing to determine transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae: an observational study.
The Lancet. Infectious diseases - 1 Nov 2016
De Silva Dilrini, Peters Joanna, Cole Kevin, Cole Michelle J, Cresswell Fiona, Dean Gillian, Dave Jayshree, Thomas Daniel Rh, Foster Kirsty, Waldram Alison, Wilson Daniel J, Didelot Xavier, Grad Yonatan H, Crook Derrick W, Peto Tim Ea, Walker A Sarah, Paul John, Eyre David W
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: New approaches are urgently required to address increasing rates of gonorrhoea and the emergence and global spread of antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae. We used whole-genome sequencing to study transmission and track resistance in N gonorrhoeae isolates. METHODS: We did whole-genome sequencing of isolates obtained from samples collected from patients attending sexual health services in...
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