[Comment] Ending tuberculosis calls for leaving no one behind
In The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Timothy Walker and colleagues1 report on a cluster of 29 multidrug-resistant tuberculosis cases among asylum seekers arriving in Europe from the Horn of Africa. They use whole-genome sequencing to identify the transmission links and describe the cross-border collaboration and control measures. Their study is of interest as it sheds light on the importance of early tuberculosis detection and highlights the potential of wide application of molecular epidemiology techniques.
Source: The Lancet Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Masoud Dara, Rony Zachariah Tags: Comment Source Type: research
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