Genomic epidemiology of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in New Caledonia
E. Tessier, M. Hennart, E. Badell-Ocando, V. Passet, J. Toubiana, A. Biron, A.-C. Gourinat, A. Merlet, J. Colot, S. Brisse
This study analyzes C. diphtheriae isolates in New Caledonia, identifying tox-positive strains linked to travel and local transmission, while most isolates are non-toxigenic and antibiotic-susceptible.
bioRxiv · Oct 23, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology