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Whole genome sequencing of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Victoria, Australia.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Jan 2024
Dorji Thinley, Horan Kristy, Sherry Norelle L, Tay Ee Laine, Globan Maria, Viberg Linda, Bond Katherine, Denholm Justin T, Howden Benjamin P, Andersson Patiyan
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OBJECTIVES: Whole genome sequencing (WGS) can identify clusters, transmission patterns, and drug resistance mutations. This is important in low-burden settings such as Australia, as it can assist in efficient contact tracing and surveillance. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using WGS from 155 genomically defined drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (DR-TB) isolates collected between...
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