Whole-Genome Sequencing as a Reliable Alternative for Salmonella Serotyping: A Comparative Study with the Gold-Standard Method

The project addresses the genomic characterization of Salmonella enterica, a major food-borne pathogen of global public health importance. By evaluating whole-genome sequencing as a tool for accurate serotype identification, the study provides relevant insights into infectious disease diagnostics, pathogen surveillance, and outbreak investigation-core themes of the journal's specialty.