Foodborne Illness — United States
PulseNet, a national network of public health laboratories, prevents an estimated 270 000 cases of food poisoning and saves half a billion dollars every year. By preventing foodborne illness, PulseNet not only saves lives but also saves an estimated USD 500 million a year in medical costs and lost productivity. In comparison, the network costs public health agencies about USD 7 million a year to run.
PulseNet connects cases of foodborne illness by comparing DNA fingerprints of the foodborne
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