Whole-genome-based characterization of invasive Haemophilus influenzae isolates from a pre- and post-vaccine era in Portugal

Introduction: Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) is responsible for severe invasive infections in both adults and children. Since the introduction in the year 2000 of the Hib vaccine, the incidence of disease has substantially declined, even though it doesn’t protect against non-typeable Hi (NTHi) isolates...

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Main Author: Gonzalez Diaz, Aida (author)
Other Authors: Pinto, Miguel (author), Bettencourt, Célia (author), Duarte, Silvia (author), Marti, Sara (author), Gomes, João Paulo (author), Bajanca-Lavado, Paula (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2018
Subjects:
Haemophilus Influenzae
Whole Genome Sequencing
Pre-Hib Vaccine
Pos-Hib Vaccine
Virulence Genes
Infecções Respiratórias
Portugal
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/5267
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.insa.pt:10400.18/5267

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/5267

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