Tuberculosis Genome Mapping in Italy: How 2,520 Strains Are Shaping the Future of TB Surveillance

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally, with millions of new cases and over a million deaths each year. The rise of drug-resistant strains has only complicated treatment and control efforts, turning TB into a moving target for clinicians and public health officials alike. Understanding how TB spreads, evolves and becomes resistant requires more than just microscopes and cultures—it demands a detailed look at the bacterium’s genetic code.

Secondary tuberculosis in lungs and close-up view of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, 3D illustration
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