Publications by authors named "Karen La-Pham"
Article Synopsis
- Investigating multistate foodborne outbreaks of Salmonella linked to chicken is difficult due to high consumption rates and numerous brands, but whole genome sequencing helps trace the genetic relationships of the pathogens involved.*
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- In a 2014 outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg infections, whole genome sequencing identified connections among clinical and food samples, revealing that specific isolates were closely related to those of infected individuals who attended a catered party.*
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- The findings provided strong evidence that chicken from a major producer was the source of the outbreak, demonstrating the effectiveness of combining whole genome sequencing with epidemiological methods in tracking foodborne illnesses.*
