Article
Genetic diversity of Leptospira isolates in Lao PDR and genome analysis of an outbreak strain.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Dec 2021
Grillová Linda, Robinson Matthew T, Chanthongthip Anisone, Vincent Antony T, Nieves Cecilia, Oppelt Jan, Mariet Jean-François, Lorioux Céline, Vongsouvath Manivanh, Mayxay Mayfong, Phonemeexay Ooyanong, Rattanavong Sayaphet, Phommasone Koukeo, Douangnouvong Anousone, Šmajs David, Veyrier Frédéric J, Newton Paul N, Picardeau Mathieu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although Southeast Asia is one of the most leptospirosis afflicted regions, little is known about the diversity and molecular epidemiology of the causative agents of this widespread and emerging zoonotic disease. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We used whole genome sequencing to examine genetic variation in 75 Leptospira strains isolated from patients in the Lao PDR (Laos) between 2006 and 2017....
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