Turbintyper

Turbintyper is a computational tool designed for the rapid identification and classification of bacterial strains based on whole-genome sequencing data. Developed to facilitate microbial epidemiology, outbreak investigation, and taxonomic analysis, Turbintyper employs core genome multilocus sequence typing (cgMLST) and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis to determine genetic relatedness among bacterial isolates.

The software operates by analyzing sequencing reads or assembled genomes to generate allele profiles or SNP differences. It features user-friendly interfaces and adaptable parameters, allowing researchers to customize similarity thresholds for clustering strains. Turbintyper is compatible with various bacterial species, making it a versatile tool across microbiology laboratories.

One of the key advantages of Turbintyper is its computational efficiency, enabling the processing of large datasets in minimal time, which is essential for real-time outbreak response. It also integrates with existing genomic databases and visualization tools, aiding in the interpretation and presentation of results.

Turbintyper is open-source and actively maintained, with ongoing updates to incorporate new features and improve performance. Its development aims to support public health initiatives, pharmaceutical research, and academic studies by providing a reliable platform for bacterial typing based on genomic data.