Towards reliable whole genome sequencing for outbreak preparedness and response

Abstract Background To understand the dynamics of infectious diseases, genomic epidemiology is increasingly advocated, with a need for rapid generation of genetic sequences during outbreaks for public health decision making. Here, we explore the use of metagenomic sequencing compared to specific amp...

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Main Authors: David F. Nieuwenhuijse, Anne van der Linden, Robert H. G. Kohl, Reina S. Sikkema, Marion P. G. Koopmans, Bas B. Oude Munnink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-022-08749-5