What are the reference strains of Acinetobacter baumannii referring to?
C. Philippe, A. Valcek, C. Whiteway, E. Robino, K. Nesporova, M. Bove, T. Coenye, T. De Pooter, W. De Coster, M. Strazisar, J. J. Kenyon, C. Van der Henst
This study compares modern clinical isolates and reference strains of Acinetobacter baumannii, revealing significant genetic and phenotypic differences that challenge the use of traditional reference strains.
bioRxiv · Feb 27, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology