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Whole genome sequencing reveals high-resolution epidemiological links between clinical and environmental Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Genome medicine - 24 Jan 2017
Runcharoen Chakkaphan, Moradigaravand Danesh, Blane Beth, Paksanont Suporn, Thammachote Jeeranan, Anun Suthatip, Parkhill Julian, Chantratita Narisara, Peacock Sharon J
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BACKGROUND: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative bacterial species capable of occupying a broad range of environmental and clinical habitats. Known as an opportunistic pathogen, it has recently become a major causative agent of clinical infections worldwide. Despite growing knowledge about the highly diverse population of K. pneumoniae, the evolution and clinical significance of environmental K. pneumoniae,...
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