epiXact-ONT: Long-read whole genome sequencing for rapid outbreak detection and comprehensive plasmid transmission analysis

• Main Authors: Emma Briars (Author), Ian Herriott (Author), Allison Brookhart (Author), Talia Hollowell (Author), Nicole Billings (Author), Miriam Huntley (Author), Mohamad Sater (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are a major contributor to patient morbidity and mortality. HAIs are increasingly important due to the rise of multidrug resistant pathogens which can lead to deadly nosocomial outbreaks. Traditional methods for investigating transmissions are slow...