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Budget impact analysis of routinely using whole-genomic sequencing of six multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens in Queensland, Australia.

Louisa G GordonThomas M ElliottBrian M FordeBrett G MitchellPhilip L RussoDavid L PatersonPatrick N A Harris
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
Compared with standard of care, WGS surveillance at a state-wide level could prevent a substantial number of hospital patients infected with multidrug-resistant organisms and related deaths and save healthcare costs. Primary prevention through routine use of WGS is an investment priority for the control of serious hospital-associated infections.
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