Characterization of Shigella flexneri in northern Vietnam in 2012-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shigellosis remains a considerable public health concern in developing countries. Shigella flexneri and Shigella sonnei are prevalent worldwide and S. sonnei has been replacing S. flexneri .

Gap statement

S. flexneri still causes outbreaks of shigellosis in northern Vietnam but limited information is available on its genetic characteristics.

Aim

This study aimed to characterize the genetic characteristics of S. flexneri strains from northern Vietnam.

Methodology

This study used 17 isolates from eight incidents, collected in northern Vietnam between 2012 and 2016. The samples were subjected to whole genome sequencing, molecular serotyping, cluster analysis and identification of antimicrobial resistance genes

SUBMITTER: Nguyen DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10323796 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature