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  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have advanced rapidly, creating opportunities for precision medicine.
  • Pathogen genomics is already enabling precision public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the adoption of pathogen genomics by public health agencies.
  • To highlight the impact of pathogen genomics on infectious disease control and surveillance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of public health agency adoption of pathogen genomics.
  • Analysis of applications in foodborne illness outbreak investigations.
  • Assessment of tuberculosis control and influenza surveillance improvements.

Main Results:

  • Public health agencies are increasingly utilizing pathogen genomics across various infectious disease domains.
  • Genomic approaches have led to more effective outbreak investigations and targeted disease control.
  • Timely and granular surveillance data, particularly for influenza, aids vaccine strain selection.

Conclusions:

  • Pathogen genomics is a transformative tool for precision public health.
  • The ongoing development of sequencing technologies will further enhance public health capabilities.
  • Continued adoption of pathogen genomics is expected to improve infectious disease management globally.