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Summary of main successful clinical applications of NS.
| Clinical application of NS | Approach used | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid pathogen identification in clinical samples | 16S rRNA targeted | [36], [37], [38] |
| RNA sequencing | [118] | |
| Rapid identification of pathogens and AMR genes | Shotgun metagenomics | [97], [98] |
| Surveillance of pathogens and AMR in hospital settings | Shotgun metagenomics | [99] |
| Genomic surveillance for viral outbreaks | RNA sequencing | [119], [120], [124], [125] |
