Decoding the Future: Genomic Sequencing's Vital Role in Communicable Disease Prevention within Public Health Practice - A Scoping Review

Amin Harun; Ahmed Syahmi Syafiq Md Zamri; Mohd Zafrullan Zamberi; Abi Khairul Aizad Za'bah; Siti Fatimah Abd Aziz; Aidalina Mahmud; Anita Abd Rahman; Fatimah Ahmad Fauzi

doi:10.31436/imjm.v23i03.2446

Decoding the Future: Genomic Sequencing's Vital Role in Communicable Disease Prevention within Public Health Practice - A Scoping Review

Authors

Amin Harun University Putra Malaysia
Ahmed Syahmi Syafiq Md Zamri University Putra Malaysia
Mohd Zafrullan Zamberi University Putra Malaysia
Abi Khairul Aizad Za'bah University Putra Malaysia
Siti Fatimah Abd Aziz University Putra Malaysia
Aidalina Mahmud Universiti Putra Malaysia
Anita Abd Rahman Universiti Putra Malaysia
Fatimah Ahmad Fauzi Universiti Putra Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v23i03.2446

Keywords:

Precision, Public Health, Genomics, Communicable Disease, Implementation

Abstract

Precision public health using genomic sequencing is a new field that has gained interest from public health practitioners for prevention and control measures. This study aims to identify the various applications of genomic sequencing for the prevention of communicable diseases in public health practice. Articles containing relevant keywords were determined using a systematic search strategy applied in Medline, Scopus, and Springer electronic databases. Full text included in the study was retrieved and categorised. A total of 24 articles were included in the final review. The main themes regarding the application of genomic sequencing in the prevention of communicable disease that were found in the articles were describing transmission patterns, investigating outbreaks, diagnosing infection, developing and evaluating interventions including vaccines, outcomes response treatment, and monitoring antimicrobial resistance. In conclusion, genomic sequencing has the potential to enhance the prevention and control of communicable diseases globally.

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Published

01.07.2024

How to Cite

Harun, A., Md Zamri, A. S. S., Zamberi, M. Z., Za’bah, A. K. A., Abd Aziz, S. F., Mahmud, A., Abd Rahman, A., & Ahmad Fauzi, F. (2024). Decoding the Future: Genomic Sequencing’s Vital Role in Communicable Disease Prevention within Public Health Practice - A Scoping Review. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 23(03). https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v23i03.2446

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Vol. 23 No. 03 (2024): IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia - JULY 2024

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Review Article

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