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Genomic insights into the diversity, virulence, and antimicrobial resistance of group B Streptococcus clinical isolates from Saudi Arabia.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2024
Alzayer Maha, Alkhulaifi Manal M, Alyami Ahmed, Aldosary Mohammed, Alageel Abdulaziz, Garaween Ghada, Shibl Atef, Al-Hamad Arif M, Doumith Michel
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Introduction: Detailed assessment of the population structure of group B Streptococcus (GBS) among adults is still lacking in Saudi Arabia. Here we characterized a representative collection of isolates from colonized and infected adults. Methods: GBS isolates (n=89) were sequenced by Illumina and screened for virulence and antimicrobial resistance determinants. Genetic diversity was assessed by single nucleotide...
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