Informing shigellosis prevention and control through pathogen genomics
R. J. Bengtsson, A. J. Simpkin, C. V. Pulford, R. Low, D. A. Rasko, D. J. Rigden, N. Hall, E. M. Barry, S. M. Tennant, K. S. Baker
This study uses genomic analysis of Shigella strains from seven LMIC to show S. sonnei's high disease contribution and convergent antimicrobial resistance evolution, highlighting the need for updated vaccine and treatment strategies.
bioRxiv · Jun 9, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology