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However, WP1 displayed high similarity (90.6%) to reference Pandoraea<\/jats:italic> sp. LMG 31114. Genetic differences between the tested isolates and LMG 31114 suggested that the outbreak\u2019s causative pathogen could be a novel cluster of P. pneumonica<\/jats:italic>. The genomes accumulated mutations at an estimated rate of 1.3 \u00d7 10-7<\/jats:sup> mutations\/year\/site. Moreover, 26 clinical isolates within the P. pneumonica<\/jats:italic> cluster were formed in July 2014, revealing a tendency to develop regional endemic patterns. <\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusion<\/jats:title>BSI caused by this novel cluster of P. pneumonica<\/jats:italic> is linked to significant morbidity and mortality. Such cluster remains a critical public health challenge due to their regional epidemiological patterns and antibiotic treatment risk. 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