Whole genome sequencing reveals high-resolution epidemiological links between clinical and environmental Klebsiella pneumoniae

• Main Authors: Chakkaphan Runcharoen, Danesh Moradigaravand, Beth Blane, Suporn Paksanont, Jeeranan Thammachote, Suthatip Anun, Julian Parkhill, Narisara Chantratita, Sharon J. Peacock
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/42011

© 2017 The Author(s). Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative bacterial species capable of occupying a broad range of environmental and clinical habitats. Known as an opportunistic pathogen, it has recently become a major causative agent of clinical infections worldwide. Despite growing...