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MALDI-ST: A deep learning-based framework for rapid bacterial strain typing using MALDI-TOF mass spectra

Aug 2026 · medRxiv · 0 citations
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A proof-of-concept study demonstrates the potential of MALDI-TOF MS for bacterial strain typing across four key pathogens, and reveals that center- and instrument-specific variation can substantially affect performance.

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