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Salmonella Typhi genotypic diversity, cluster identification and antimicrobial resistance determinants in Mukuru settlement, Nairobi Kenya.
BMC infectious diseases - 24 Jul 2024
Kasiano Purity, Morita Masatomo, Kodama Toshio, Hiyoshi Hirotaka, Kavai Susan, Kiiru Susan, Kariuki Samuel
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BACKGROUND: Understanding the source of typhoid infections and the genetic relatedness of Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) by cluster identification in endemic settings is critical for establishing coordinated public health responses for typhoid fever management. This study investigated the genotypic diversity, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and clustering of 35 S.Typhi strains isolated from cases and carriers in...
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