Genetic diversity of Leptospira isolates in Lao PDR and genome analysis of an outbreak strain.
BackgroundAlthough Southeast Asia is one of the most leptospirosis afflicted regions, little is known about the diversity and molecular epidemiology of the causative agents of this widespread and emerging zoonotic disease.Methodology/principal findingsWe Decking Accessories used whole genome sequencing to examine genetic variation in 75 Leptospira