Genomic Epidemiology of Large Blastomycosis Outbreak, Ontario, Canada, 2021.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 30(7): 1487-1490, 2024 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38916874
ABSTRACT
Using phylogenomic analysis, we provide genomic epidemiology analysis of a large blastomycosis outbreak in Ontario, Canada, caused by Blastomyces gilchristii. The outbreak occurred in a locale where blastomycosis is rarely diagnosed, signaling a possible shift in geographically associated incidence patterns. Results elucidated fungal population genetic structure, enhancing understanding of the outbreak.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Phylogeny
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Blastomyces
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Blastomycosis
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Disease Outbreaks
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Emerg Infect Dis
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Emerg. infect. dis
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Emerging infectious diseases (Online)
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2024
Type:
Article