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Genomic analysis of pathogenic isolates of Vibrio cholerae from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (2014-2017).
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Apr 2020
Irenge Leonid M, Ambroise Jérôme, Mitangala Prudence N, Bearzatto Bertrand, Kabangwa Raphaël K S, Durant Jean-François, Gala Jean-Luc
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BACKGROUND: Over the past recent years, Vibrio cholerae has been associated with outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa, notably in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This study aimed to determine the genetic relatedness of isolates responsible for cholera outbreaks in eastern DRC between 2014 and 2017, and their potential spread to bordering countries. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Phenotypic analysis and whole...
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