The Benefits of Whole Genome Sequencing for Foodborne Outbreak Investigation from the Perspective of a National Reference Laboratory in a Smaller Country

The Benefits of Whole Genome Sequencing for Foodborne Outbreak Investigation from the Perspective of a National Reference Laboratory in a Smaller Country

Gradually, conventional methods for foodborne pathogen typing are replaced by whole genome sequencing (WGS). Despite studies describing the overall benefits, National Reference Laboratories of smaller countries often show slower uptake of WGS, mainly because of significant investments required to ge...

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Main Authors: Stéphanie Nouws, Bert Bogaerts, Bavo Verhaegen, Sarah Denayer, Florence Crombé, Klara De Rauw, Denis Piérard, Kathleen Marchal, Kevin Vanneste, Nancy H. C. Roosens, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
whole genome sequencing
WGS
foodborne outbreak investigation
Shiga toxin-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i>
STEC
food safety
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/8/1030

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