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Genotype diversity of brucellosis agents isolated from humans and animals in Greece based on whole-genome sequencing.
BMC infectious diseases - 14 Aug 2023
Brangsch Hanka, Sandalakis Vassilios, Babetsa Maria, Boukouvala Evridiki, Ntoula Artemisia, Makridaki Eirini, Christidou Athanasia, Psaroulaki Anna, Akar Kadir, Gürbilek Sevil Erdenlig, Jamil Tariq, Melzer Falk, Neubauer Heinrich, Wareth Gamal
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease whose causative agent, Brucella spp., is endemic in many countries of the Mediterranean basin, including Greece. Although the occurrence of brucellosis must be reported to the authorities, it is believed that the disease is under-reported in Greece, and knowledge about the genomic diversity of brucellae is lacking. METHODS: Thus, 44 Brucella isolates, primarily B....
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