Use of whole genomic sequencing to detect New Delhi metallo-B-lactamase (NDM)-producing Escherichia coli outbreak associated with endoscopic procedures.

Geehan Suleyman Anita ShallalAbigail RubyEman ChamiJenny GublerSara McNamaraArianna Miles-JayRobert J Tibbetts George J Alangaden

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2024)

outbreak associated with endoscope exposure. Coupled with epidemiologic data, WGS can facilitate outbreak investigations by rapidly identifying linked cases and potential sources to prevent further transmission.

Keyphrases

escherichia coli
klebsiella pneumoniae
gram negative
single cell
big data
gene expression
biofilm formation
machine learning
deep learning