Molecular characterization of circulating Salmonella Typhi strains in an urban informal settlement in Kenya.

Molecular characterization of circulating Salmonella Typhi strains in an urban informal settlement in Kenya.

A high burden of Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) bacteremia has been reported from urban informal settlements in sub-Saharan Africa, yet little is known about the introduction of these strains to the region. Understanding regional differences in the predominant strai...

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Main Authors: Caroline Ochieng, Jessica C Chen, Mike Powel Osita, Lee S Katz, Taylor Griswold, Victor Omballa, Eric Ng'eno, Alice Ouma, Newton Wamola, Christine Opiyo, Loicer Achieng, Patrick K Munywoki, Rene S Hendriksen, Molly Freeman, Matthew Mikoleit, Bonventure Juma, Godfrey Bigogo, Eric Mintz, Jennifer R Verani, Elizabeth Hunsperger, Heather A Carleton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-08-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0010704&type=printable
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