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Use of whole genome sequencing to investigate an increase in Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection among women in urban areas of Australia.
Scientific reports - 24 Jan 2018
Buckley Cameron, Forde Brian M, Trembizki Ella, Lahra Monica M, Beatson Scott A, Whiley David M
Abstract excerpt
Increasing rates of gonorrhoea have been observed among women within the Australian state of New South Wales. Here, we applied whole genome sequencing (WGS) to better understand the associated networks and transmission dynamics. Ninety-four isolates of a particular N. gonorrhoeae genotype (G122) associated with women (years 2012 to 2014) underwent phylogenetic analysis using core single nucleotide polymorphisms....
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