Diversity of Francisella tularensis subsp. holarctica lineages, China.

ABSTRACT: We analyzed 10 isolates of Francisella tularensis subspecies holarctica from China and assigned them to known clades by using canonical single-nucleotide polymorphisms. We found 4 diverse subtypes, including 3 from the most basal lineage, biovar japonica. This result indicates unprecedented levels of diversity from a single region and suggests new models for emergence.

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4073844 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature