Whole genome sequence analysis of Salmonella Typhi in Papua New Guinea reveals an established population of genotype 2.1.7 sensitive to antimicrobials.

• Main Authors: Zoe Anne Dyson (Author), Elisheba Malau (Author), Paul F Horwood (Author), Rebecca Ford (Author), Valentine Siba (Author), Mition Yoannes (Author), William Pomat (Author), Megan Passey (Author), Louise M Judd (Author), Danielle J Ingle (Author), Deborah A Williamson (Author), Gordon Dougan (Author), Andrew R Greenhill (Author), Kathryn E Holt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Typhoid fever, a systemic infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, remains a considerable public health threat in impoverished regions within many low- and middle-income settings. However, we still lack a detailed understanding of the emergence, populatio...