Targeted Infectious Diseases
As of September 2025, the infectious diseases targeted by iCROWN are as follows:
- Severe acute respiratory infections (including Coronavirus disease 2019)
- Mpox
- Pediatric hepatitis of unknown etiology
- Specimens collected through genomic surveillance at the time of entry into Japan
*The addition of Priority Infectious Diseases to the list of targeted infectious diseases is planned. The iCROWN Administrative Office will begin operations as soon as the specimen collection system is in place.
Research Utilizing iCROWN
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iCROWN’s Initiatives
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