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Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease · August 28, 2026
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This is a review article and operational perspective on implementing genomic surveillance for infectious diseases in Central and South America, published by a U.S. Navy research unit. It synthesizes experience with dengue, Oropouche, malaria, and antimicrobial resistance monitoring, but presents no new primary research data, trial results, or quantified efficacy comparisons.
Review article with case studies and operational perspectives. Endemic and re-emerging infectious disease threats in Central and South America; populations at risk from dengue, Oropouche, malaria, and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. Central and South America; U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit SOUTH.
High-throughput sequencing identified as critical for tracking pathogen evolution, antimicrobial resistance, and transmission in endemic and emerging disease settings Case studies demonstrate applicability of targeted and agnostic sequencing to elucidate transmission pathways and guide public health responses Implementation addresses operational, infrastructural, and logistical challenges in resource-limited settings
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This review provides a framework and real-world examples for adopting genomic surveillance in low-resource regions, informing strategy and infrastructure planning rather than changing immediate clinical practice. Readers should consult the case studies and cited references for specific outcomes and evidence supporting individual applications.
A review article describing implementation strategies and case studies for genomics-based infectious disease surveillance in resource-limited settings, with no new primary data or clinical trial results to evaluate efficacy.
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This review provides a framework and real-world examples for adopting genomic surveillance in low-resource regions, informing strategy and infrastructure planning rather than changing immediate clinical practice. Readers should consult the case studies and cited references for specific outcomes and evidence supporting individual applications.
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Endemic and (re)emerging infectious diseases pose a major threat to public health and military readiness in Central and South America. The high biodiversity and the differing transmission pathways require the use of highly sensitive methods to track the emergence and spread of these diseases. High-throughput sequencing technologies have become a critical resource for the field of infectious disease monitoring, specifically for tracking pathogen evolution, antimicrobial resistance, and transmission. This review provides an overview of the implementation of genomics-informed infectious disease surveillance conducted by the U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit SOUTH, focusing on operational, infrastructural, and logistical challenges in resource-limited settings and outlining strategies for building sustainable regional capacity. Selected case studies focused on prominent biothreats including dengue, Oropouche, malaria, and antimicrobial resistance demonstrate the significance and applicability of targeted and agnostic sequencing approaches to elucidate transmission pathways, pathogen discovery, and guide public health responses and field-deployable applications.
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