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Chlamydia trachomatis genomes from rectal samples: description of a new clade comprising ompA-genotype L4 from Argentina.
Microbial genomics - 1 Feb 2025
Büttner Karina Andrea, Wegner Fanny, Bregy Vera, Entrocassi Andrea Carolina, Gallo Vaulet María Lucía, López Aquino Deysi, La Rosa Luciana, Svidler López Laura, Puolakkainen Mirja H, Hiltunen-Back Eija, Imkamp Frank, Egli Adrian, Seth-Smith Helena M B, Rodríguez Fermepin Marcelo, On Behalf Of The Escmid Study Group For Mycoplasma And Chlamydia Infections Esgmac
Abstract excerpt
Whole-genome analysis has provided insights into the evolution of Chlamydia trachomatis and, recently, into circulating strains that cause lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV). A large LGV outbreak of a new ompA-genotype, L2b, was first reported in Europe in the early 2000s, primarily affecting men who have sex with men (MSM), and then expanded globally. More recent work shows that this outbreak is diversifying into...
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