Outbreak-associated Vibrio cholerae Genotypes with Identical Pulsotypes, Malaysia, 2009
oleh: Cindy Shuan Ju Teh, Zarizal Suhaili, King Ting Lim, Muhamad Afif Khamaruddin, Fariha Yahya, Mohd Hailmi Sajili, Chew Chieng Yeo, Kwai Lin Thong
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012-07-01 |
Deskripsi
A cholera outbreak in Terengganu, Malaysia, in November 2009 was caused by 2 El Tor Vibrio cholerae variants resistant to typical antimicrobial drugs. Evidence of replacement of treatable V. cholerae infection in the region with antimicrobial-resistant strains calls for increased surveillance and prevention measures.