Real-time Whole Genome Sequencing Surveillance as an Effective Outbreak Detection and Mitigation Tool

• Main Authors: Alexander Sundermann (Author), Marissa Griffith (Author), Kady Waggle (Author), Vatsala Rangachar Srinivasa (Author), Nathan Raabe (Author), Deena Ereifej (Author), Hunter Coyle (Author), Rose Patrick (Author), Ashley Ayres (Author), Daria Van Tyne (Author), Lora Pless (Author), Graham Snyder (Author), Lee Harrison (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Detection of outbreaks traditionally relies on passive surveillance, and often misidentify or miss outbreaks. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) surveillance has emerged as a proactive measure, enabling early detection of outbreaks and facilitating rapid intervention strategies. WGS surveilla...