Evaluation of an ‘all-in-one’ seven-day whole-genome sequencing solution in the investigation of a Staphylococcus aureus outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit

ConclusionUse of EpiSeq solution allowed fast demonstration of the polyclonal profile of the MSSA population in neonates, and enabled the suspicion of a global outbreak to be ruled out. However, wgSNP analysis showed the transmission and persistence of one sequence type for over six months in the NICU, and enabled the infection control team to adapt its response.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research