Genome-resolved metagenomics for tracking antibiotic resistant pathogens in patients

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Genome-resolved metagenomics for tracking antibiotic resistant pathogens in patients

Culture-independent genomic approaches, such as metagenomic sequencing, are promising tools that permit direct characterization of pathogens from clinical samples. We have been investigating how metagenomic analysis and bacterial genome reconstruction directly from patient specimens can be applied to improve clinical care, infection control and wider outbreak investigations.