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Tracing local and regional clusters of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST512 with whole genome sequencing, Finland, 2013 to 2018
19 Sept 2019
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Background Two epidemiologically-unrelated clusters of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)-producing K. pneumoniae were detected among several healthcare facilities (HCF) in Finland by routine surveillance using whole genome sequencing (WGS). Aim The objective was to investigate transmission chains to stop further spread of the responsible strain. Methods In this observational retrospective study, cases...
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