Whole-Genome Sequencing and Epidemiological Analysis Do Not Provide Evidence for Cross-transmission of Mycobacterium abscessus in a Cohort of Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Background. Mycobacterium abscessus has emerged as a major pathogen in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and has been associated with poor clinical outcomes, particularly following lung transplant. We investigated the acquisition of this bacterium in a cohort of pediatric CF patients. Methods. Demograph...

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Autores principales: Harris, Kathryn A., Underwood, Anthony, Kenna, Dervla T. D., Brooks, Anthony, Kavaliunaite, Ema, Kapatai, Georgia, Tewolde, Rediat, Aurora, Paul, Dixon, Garth
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4357290/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25452595
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciu967

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