Whole genome sequencing–based analysis of tuberculosis (TB) in migrants: rapid tools for cross-border surveillance and to distinguish between recent transmission in the host country and new importations

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BackgroundThe analysis of transmission of tuberculosis (TB) is challenging in areas with a large migrant population. Standard genotyping may fail to differentiate transmission within the host country from new importations, which is key from an epidemiological perspective.AimTo propose a new strategy to simplify and optimise cross-border surveillance of tuberculosis and to distinguish between recent transmission...

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