Whole-genome sequencing for TB source investigations: principles of ethical precision public health.

Whole-genome sequencing for TB source investigations: principles of ethical precision public health.

yes === BACKGROUND: Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis allows rapid, accurate inferences about the sources, location and timing of transmission. However, in an era of heightened concern for personal privacy and science distrust, such inferences could result in unintended har...

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Main Authors: van Rie, A., de Viedma, D.G., Meehan, Conor J., Comas, I., Heupink, T.H., De Vos, E., de Onate, W.A., Mathys, V., Ceyssens, P-J., Groenen, G., González-Candelas, F., Forier, A., Juengst, E.
Language:en
Published: 2021
Subjects:
Epidemiology
Ethics
Source investigation
Tuberculosis
Whole-genome sequencing
Public health
Community engagement
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10454/18526

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