Clinical V. cholerae isolates were collected from the five regions (Fig. 1) which experienced outbreaks between December 2011 and November 2015. These specimens were collected with consent of the patients, as part of routine surveillance by the Ministry of Health, and were de-identified to protect patient anonymity.
Tanzania map indicating the five geographical regions where Vibrio cholerae was isolated between January and November, 2015. The MLVA CC of the isolates at each location is indicated.
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