Next-Generation Sequencing Approaches to Predicting Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Results

One of the largest global public health crises is the increase of antimicrobial-resistant infections. Internationally, more than 700,000 people ( ∼23,000 Americans) die from antimicrobial-resistant infections annually. This number is projected to grow to 10 million deaths per year by 2050 1. Collective global action is required to face this threat and the promotion of novel, rapid diagnostics to reduce the unnecessary use of antimicrobials needs to be prioritized 1,2.
Source: Clinics in Laboratory Medicine - Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research