Whole-Genome Sequencing and Epidemiological Investigation of Tuberculosis Outbreaks in High Schools in Hunan, China.
Zuhui XuHai-Can LiuYanping LiuYi TangYunhong TanPeilei HuChuanfang ZhangChongguang YangKanglin WanQiaozhi WangPublished in: Infection and drug resistance (2022)
This combination of field investigation and WGS analysis revealed the transmission of three TB outbreaks in schools. Reinforced implementation is needed to improve timely case finding and reduce diagnosis delay in routine TB control in the school population.