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Attack of the clones: whole genome-based characterization of two closely related enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O26 epidemic lineages.
BMC genomics - 31 Aug 2018
Karnisova Lucia, Marejkova Monika, Hrbackova Hana, Mellmann Alexander, Karch Helge, Fruth Angelika, Drevinek Pavel, Blahova Kveta, Bielaszewska Martina, Nunvar Jaroslav
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BACKGROUND: Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O26:H11/H-, the most common non-O157 serotype causing hemolytic uremic syndrome worldwide, are evolutionarily highly dynamic with new pathogenic clones emerging rapidly. Here, we investigated the population structure of EHEC O26 isolated from patients in several European countries using whole genome sequencing, with emphasis on a detailed analysis of strains...
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