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Article Name - Source Analysis using Whole Genome Sequencing and Short Tandem Repeats for the Aspergillus Outbreak in an Intensive Care Unit

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  • Keywords Aspergillus outbreak • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) • Short Tandem Repeats (STR) • Source analysis ... 2024-07-12
  • Introduction Aspergillus species are environmental fungi that can cause severe infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. In healthcare settings, especially in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), the ... 2024-07-12
  • Literature Review WGS has emerged as a powerful tool for pathogen genomics, offering detailed insights into the genetic makeup of organisms. It allows for high-resolution tracking of pathogen transmission and o ... 2024-07-12
  • Discussion In a recent Aspergillus outbreak in an ICU, WGS and STR analysis were employed to identify the source and transmission pathways. Environmental samples, patient isolates, and air filters were s ... 2024-07-12
  • Conclusion The use of Whole Genome Sequencing and Short Tandem Repeats analysis provides a powerful framework for investigating Aspergillus outbreaks in Intensive Care Units. This study demonstrates the ... 2024-07-12
  • Acknowledgement None. ... 2024-07-12
  • Conflict of Interest None. ... 2024-07-12
  • References Hagiwara, Daisuke. "Current Status of Azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus Isolates in East Asia China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan." Med Mycol J 59 (2018): E71-E76. Google Scholar, ... 2024-07-12