Investigating Salmonella Eko from Various Sources in Nigeria by Whole Genome Sequencing to Identify the Source of Human Infections.

Leekitcharoenphon P1, Raufu I2, Nielsen MT1, Rosenqvist Lund BS3, Ameh JA4, Ambali AG2, Sørensen G3, Le Hello S5, Aarestrup FM1, Hendriksen RS1.

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Abstract

Twenty-six Salmonella enterica serovar Eko isolated from various sources in Nigeria were investigated by whole genome sequencing to identify the source of human infections. Diversity among the isolates was observed and camel and cattle were identified as the primary reservoirs and the most likely source of the human infections.