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Evaluate Short- and Long-term Genetic Variation of Shiga Toxin-containing Escherichia coli O157:H7

Objective

The objective of this study is to use a combination of whole genome sequencing (WGS) and complete whole genome sequencing (CWGS) to characterize short- (31 days) and long-term (22 years) genetic variation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (STEC O157) in natural environments to improve interpretations of strain relatedness in outbreak investigations.

Investigators
Porter, James
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2020
End date
2020
Project number
3040-42000-017-08-T
Categories
Escherichia coli
Bacterial Pathogens
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