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How outbreaks are investigated using molecular typing
In this video, Josie interviews Julian Parkhill about different ways of typing bacteria during an outbreak.
In this video, Josie interviews Julian Parkhill about different molecular typing methods, including whole-genome sequencing. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of different typing methods, and the difference that having whole-genome sequences and associated classification schemes makes to scientists and health professionals on the ground.
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Bacterial Genomes: Disease Outbreaks and Antimicrobial Resistance
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