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Sequencing sewage could provide a powerful tool for AMR surveillance, offering a diverse and anonymous sample of the population. The authors suggest that such a system could be established globally for under $1 million USD annually, providing valuable insights into AMR spread and other public health concerns.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Sequencing sewage for antimicrobial resistance surveillance American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Feb 6, 2020 · first to report
- Who will lead the global surveillance of antimicrobial resistance via sewage? Technical University of Denmark · Feb 10, 2020