Geospatial analysis of disease transmission and genetic diversity
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https://doi.org/10.51094/jxiv.779Keywords:
Geospatial, genetics, genomics, disease transmission, public healthAbstract
This article discusses key studies to highlight the importance of geospatial analysis with genome sequencing data to provide significant insights into the transmission of infectious disease in low-income countries. It further explores how geographical-based analysis can help to identify issues of imbalance in historical data collection, processing and sharing on public databases. In summary, it emphasize the significance of integrating geospatial analysis with data-driven genetic and genomic studies, to understand disease transmission, and to understand health perspectives in developing nations for better infrastructure.
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