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Whole-genome sequencing analysis of multidrug-resistant Serratia marcescens isolates in an intensive care unit in Brazil.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 30 May 2024
Cruz Thalita Pps, Azevedo Francisco Ksf, Pepato Marco A, Rizzo Paula S, Souto Francisco Jd, Brenig Bertram, Góes-Neto Aristóteles, Soares Siomar C, Ramos Rommel Tj, Azevedo Vasco Ac, Costa Mateus M, Broetto Leonardo, Nakazato Luciano, Dutra Valéria
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INTRODUCTION: Serratia marcescens is an opportunistic pathogen found ubiquitously in the environment and associated with a wide range of nosocomial infections. This multidrug-resistant bacterium has been a cause of concern for hospitals and healthcare facilities due to its ability to spread rapidly and cause outbreaks. Next generation sequencing genotyping of bacterial isolates has proven to be a valuable tool...
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