Hospitals Are Secret Virus Detectives?!

Did you know hospitals are starting to use DNA sleuthing to track how respiratory viruses spread? Researchers sequenced viruses like flu and RSV from patients who got sick after being admitted, and found hidden links between cases—even across different hospitals! Turns out, some infections might be coming from unexpected places like visitors or staff. This kind of genomic detective work could totally change how hospitals prevent outbreaks, but it’s still rare because it’s pricey and tricky. Imagine if every hospital did this! #GenomicEpidemiology #HospitalLife #VirusTracking #InfectionPrevention #ScienceNews #Health