1. Francisella tularensis subsp. tularensis group A.I, United States.
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Birdsell, Dawn N, Johansson, Anders, Ohrman, Caroline, Kaufman, Emily, Molins, Claudia, Pearson, Talima, Gyuranecz, Miklós, Naumann, Amber, Vogler, Amy J, Myrtennäs, Kerstin, Larsson, Pär, Forsman, Mats, Sjödin, Andreas, Gillece, John D, Schupp, James, Petersen, Jeannine M, Keim, Paul, Wagner, David M, and Öhrman, Caroline
- Abstract
We used whole-genome analysis and subsequent characterization of geographically diverse strains using new genetic signatures to identify distinct subgroups within Francisella tularensis subsp. tularensis group A.I: A.I.3, A.I.8, and A.I.12. These subgroups exhibit complex phylogeographic patterns within North America. The widest distribution was observed for A.I.12, which suggests an adaptive advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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