Laboratory-Acquired Infection with Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium Exposed by Whole-Genome Sequencing.

ABSTRACT: Despite advances in laboratory design, professional training, and workplace biosafety guidelines, laboratory-acquired infections continue to occur. Effective tools are required to investigate cases and prevent future illness. Here, we demonstrate the value of whole-genome sequencing as a tool for the identification and source attribution of laboratory-acquired salmonellosis.

SUBMITTER: Alexander DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4702726 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature