Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) has played a significant role in understanding the
epidemiology and biology of SARS-CoV-2 virus. Here, we investigate the use of SARS-CoV …

In order to better understand transmission dynamics and appropriately target control and
preventive measures, studies have aimed to identify who-infected-whom in actual outbreaks …

Comparing the pathogen genomes from several cases of an infectious disease has the
potential to help us understand and control outbreaks. Many methods exist to reconstruct a …

Background Non-targeted whole genome sequencing is a powerful tool to comprehensively
identify constituents of microbial communities in a sample. There is no need to direct the …

In 2016/2017, Washington State experienced a mumps outbreak despite high childhood
vaccination rates, with cases more frequently detected among school-aged children and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the importance of infection tracking. The role of
asymptomatic, undiagnosed individuals in driving infections within this pandemic has …

In Japan, major mumps outbreaks still occur every 4–5 years because of low mumps
vaccine coverage (30–40%) owing to the voluntary immunization program. Herein, to …

Mumps cases continue to occur, also in countries with a relatively high vaccination rate. The
last major outbreaks of mumps in the Netherlands were in 2009–2012 and thereafter, only …

ABSTRACT Since 2015, the United States has experienced a resurgence in the number of
mumps cases and outbreaks in fully vaccinated populations. These outbreaks have …

In Europe HAV infection occurs mainly among specific risk groups, such as consumers of
specific food. Sexual transmission of HAV has been demonstrated, particularly among Men …