Implementing sequencing-based surveillance in developing countries: findings from a pilot rollout for hepatitis A in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of SARS-Cov2 variants has highlighted the need to implement sequencing-based surveillance in developing countries for early response to mutant viruses of concern. However, limited information on how to implement sequencing-based surveillance is available, and the feasibility and performance of this new type of surveillance are still in question.

Methods

To understand the challenges with the implementation and to promote sequencing-based surveillance, we reported findings from a pilot for hepatitis A (HepA) in five sentinel provinces in China as an example of sequencing-based surveillance implementation. The performance of the surveillance system was evaluated by indicators related to acceptability, data quality, simplicity, utility, and timeliness. W

SUBMITTER: Hu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8350710 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature