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Genome-Based Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes, Costa Rica
Fecha de emisión
2023
Autor(es)
Giralt-Zuniga, Maria
Redondo-Solano, Mauricio
Moura, Alexandra
Tessaud-Rita, Nathalie
Bracq-Dieye, Helene
Vales, Guillaume
Thouvenot, Pierre
Leclercq, Alexandre
Chaves-Ulate, Carolina
Nunez-Montero, Kattia
Guillen-Watson, Rossy
Rivas-Solano, Olga
Chanto-Chacon, Grettel
Duarte-Martinez, Francisco
Soto-Blanco, Vanessa
Pizarro-Cerda, Javier
Lecuit, Marc
DOI
10.3201/eid2912.230774
Resumen
Genomic data on the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes from Central America are scarce. We analyzed 92 isolates collected during 2009-2019 from different regions in Costa Rica, compared those to publicly available genomes, and identified unrecognized outbreaks. Our findings suggest mandatory reporting of listeriosis in Costa Rica would improve pathogen surveillance.
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