Nextstrain releases global TB genomic surveillance data

Posted 22 January 2026
Nextstrain releases global TB genomic surveillance data

Nextstrain has released continually updated genomic surveillance data for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). TB is a major global health issue, causing more deaths around the world than any other infectious disease (WHO 2024).

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