Allelic profile, frequency of isolation, and geographic distribution of STs.

Reference strain represents the first isolate described or obtained with the allelic profile of a distinct ST. aF, feline; H, human bUSA, United States of America; AU, Australia; FR, France; GE, Germany; UK, United Kingdom; IS, Israel; CZ, Czech Republic cGeographical distribution; EU, Europe (including Israel); AM, America; AU, Australia