How Does Personalized Medicine Apply to Infectious Diseases?
Personalized medicine in infectious diseases involves the use of advanced diagnostic tools, genetic sequencing, and biomarkers to identify the specific pathogens causing an infection. This information can then be used to develop targeted therapies that are more effective and have fewer side effects compared to traditional treatments. For example, genetic sequencing can identify antibiotic resistance genes, allowing healthcare providers to select the most effective antibiotics for a particular infection.
