Deann Akins-Lewenthal

The Benefits and Barriers of Whole-Genome Sequencing for Pathogen Source Tracking: A Food Industry Perspective

Deann Akins-Lewenthal Alejandro Amézquita Leen Baert Caroline Barretto Bala Jagadeesan Adrianne Klijn Anett Winkler

June 24, 2020

Whole-genome sequencing is a common tool for outbreak detection and investigation.

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The Benefits and Barriers of Whole-Genome Sequencing for Pathogen Source Tracking: A Food Industry Perspective

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