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New technologies in identifying TB
Whole genome sequencing is a way of identifying types of TB to support outbreak management. Learn more here.
This video highlights new technologies in the identification of TB that help us in managing TB outbreaks.
Whole genome sequencing is a technique that helps to identify the unique “fingerprint” of a pathogen. Using this we can identify cases of TB that are linked together, helping us manage a TB outbreak.
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Prison Health: Managing Outbreaks of Tuberculosis in Prisons
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