Publications by authors named "Stalbek Berdiev"
Microbiol Resour Announc
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Researchers have sequenced the complete genomes of 11 highly virulent strains from the ancient 0.ANT5 branch, closely related to the First Plague Pandemic.
- Nine of these strains were isolated recently, between 2013 and 2023, while two were obtained from earlier outbreaks in 1953 and 1971.
- All strains were sourced from the Tien Shan plague focus in Kyrgyzstan, highlighting the ongoing relevance of historical pathogens.
Infect Dis Poverty
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Brucellosis, primarily spread through unpasteurized dairy and contact with infected animals, is widespread in Kyrgyzstan, but the source and diversity of Brucella in humans are not well understood.
- Researchers collected 89 Brucella isolates from suspected cases across Kyrgyzstan between 2019-2020, using advanced sequencing and genotyping techniques to analyze their genetic diversity and relationships.
- The study identified B. melitensis as the main strain causing human brucellosis in Kyrgyzstan, discovering multiple lineages that align closely with strains from neighboring countries; further research on animal populations is necessary for a complete understanding of the disease's dynamics.
