Genomic and geospatial epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Oman: first national insight using whole genome sequencing

• Published in: International journal of infectious diseases Vol. 130; pp. S4 - S11
• Main Authors: Al-Jardani, Amina, Al Yaquobi, Fatma, Adikaram, Chamila, Al Wahaibi, Adil, Al-Balushi, Laila, Al-Zadjali, Samiya, Al Abri, Bader, Al-Thuhli, Khalsa, Al-Abri, Seif
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Molecular epidemiology; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Oman; Tuberculosis; Whole genome sequencing; Molecular epidemiology; Tuberculosis; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Whole genome sequencing; Oman

•Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is a global public health issue.•Considerable genetic variation among MTB strains in Oman was detected.•Expatriates are contributing to drug-resistant tuberculosis in the country.•Whole genome sequencing is a satisfactory alternative for time-consuming drug suscepti...