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Three transmission events of Vibrio cholerae O1 into Lusaka, Zambia.
BMC infectious diseases - 14 Jun 2021
Mwaba John, Debes Amanda K, Murt Kelsey N, Shea Patrick, Simuyandi Michelo, Laban Natasha, Kazimbaya Katayi, Chisenga Caroline, Li Shan, Almeida Mathieu, Meisel Jacquelyn S, Shibemba Aaron, Kantenga Timothy, Mukonka Victor, Kwenda Geoffrey, Sack David A, Chilengi Roma, Stine O Colin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cholera has been present and recurring in Zambia since 1977. However, there is a paucity of data on genetic relatedness and diversity of the Vibrio cholerae isolates responsible for these outbreaks. Understanding whether the outbreaks are seeded from existing local isolates or if the outbreaks represent separate transmission events can inform public health decisions. RESULTS: Seventy-two V. cholerae...
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