The history and evolution of molecular approaches to bacterial strain typing and its importance for infection control and epidemiological analysis will be presented in this session. The use of next-generation, whole genome sequencing for strain typing will be discussed including the associated benefits and challenges. Applications for NGS strain typing in epidemiological investigations, infection control, public health, and patient management will also be described.
Real-time Clinical Applications for Whole Genome Sequencing of Bacteria
Brad Cookson,MD, PhD, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Bacterial Strain Typing in the Age of Whole Genome Sequencing: Promises and Pitfalls
Richard Goering, PhD, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
Objectives:
- Learn the history and importance of molecular strain typing for epidemiological analysis and infection control.
- Discuss the utility of NGS for investigation of hospital acquired infections.
- Gain perspective on leveraging the power of whole genome sequencing while managing the complexities in a clinical setting.
Duration: 1.50 hr
Recording Date: November 9, 2019
CME/CMLE credit: 1.50 hr
Last day to purchase course and CE claim credit: December 24, 2022
