Candida auris whole-genome sequence benchmark dataset for phylogenomic pipelines

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Abstract

Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant pathogen that represents a serious public health threat due to its rapid global emergence, increasing incidence of healthcare-associated outbreaks, and high rates of antifungal resistance. Whole-genome sequencing and genomic surveillance have the potential to bolster C. auris surveillance networks moving forward. Laboratories conducting genomic surveillance need to be able to compare analyses from various national and international surveillance partners to ensure that results are mutually trusted and understood. Therefore, we es-tablished an empirical outbreak benchmark dataset consisting of 23 C. auris genomes to help vali-date comparisons of genomic analyses and facilitate communication among surveillance networks. Our outbreak benchmark dataset represents a polyclonal phylogeny with three subclades. The genomes in this dataset are from well-vetted studies that are supported by multiple lines of evidence, which demonstrate that the whole-genome sequencing data, phylogenetic tree, and epidemiological data are all in agreement. This C. auris benchmark set allows for standardized comparisons of phy-logenomic pipelines, ultimately promoting effective C. auris collaborations.

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Welsh, R. M., Misas, E., Forsberg, K., Lyman, M., & Chow, N. A. (2021). Candida auris whole-genome sequence benchmark dataset for phylogenomic pipelines. Journal of Fungi, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof7030214

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