Real-time whole genome sequencing to control a Streptococcus pyogenes outbreak at a national orthopaedic hospital

ConclusionThe increased molecular discrimination of WGS confirmed the clustering of these cases and the outbreak was contained. This demonstrates the clinical utility of WGS in managing outbreaks of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes in real-time and we recommend its implementation as a routine clinical service.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research