Harnessing technology and portability to conduct molecular epidemiology of endemic pathogens in resource-limited settings
Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg.
; 20200918.
Article
in English
| WHO COVID, ELSEVIER | ID: covidwho-790981
ABSTRACT
Improvements in genetic and genomic technology have enabled field-deployable molecular laboratories and these have been deployed in a variety of epidemics that capture headlines. In this editorial, we highlight the importance of building physical and personnel capacity in low and middle income countries to deploy these technologies to improve diagnostics, understand transmission dynamics and provide feedback to endemic communities on actionable timelines. We describe our experiences with molecular field research on schistosomiasis, trypanosomiasis and rabies and urge the wider tropical medicine community to embrace these methods and help build capacity to benefit communities affected by endemic infectious diseases.
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WHO COVID
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Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg.
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Coordinating Office for the Control of Trypanosomiasis in Uganda/Uganda
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Department of Biotechnical and Diagnostic Sciences/Uganda
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Glasgow Centre for International Development/United Kingdom
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Institute of Biodiversity/United Kingdom
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Vector Control Division/Uganda
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