🐔🦃 Researchers from Minnesota Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence developed a tool to rapidly identify presence of vaccine-origin Salmonella Typhimurium strains in poultry production. Learn about how this helps producers in Poultry Science Association (PSA) #FoodSafety bit.ly/3V3CfZs

CDC can quickly investigate & respond to many disease threats with the help of advanced molecular detection (#AMD) technologies that can identify the DNA or RNA of a disease-causing germ. Find out how CDC Advanced Molecular Detection is used for #PublicHealth: bit.ly/AMDWhatWeDo

#AMD tech can determine genetic relations between cases of cyclosporiasis, an enteric illness caused by parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Improved methods to resolve parasite genomes can more accurately link contaminated food items and clinical specimens. Bit.ly/3V18J6J

#GenomicSequencing identified a rise in nontoxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae infections. Available vaccines protect against the toxigenic strain, but not against these nontoxigenic strains which can also cause severe disease. MMWR

#Ticks carry multiple variants of the bacteria Anaplasma phagocytophilum, but not all cause anaplasmosis disease in humans. New #NGS assays can differentiate human-pathogenic variants, improving risk assessment for this rising #TickBorneDisease. bit.ly/4cgaCno

#ICYMI: Wild poliovirus type 1 remains endemic in just 13 provinces of Afghanistan & Pakistan. Researchers use #AMD methods to test sewage, tracking poliovirus transmission and detecting new circulating variant polio poliovirus strains. #polio #environmentalsurveillance MMWR

CDC can quickly investigate & respond to many disease threats with the help of advanced molecular detection (#AMD) technologies that can identify the DNA or RNA of a disease-causing germ. Find out how CDC Advanced Molecular Detection is used for #PublicHealth: bit.ly/AMDWhatWeDo

New report shows #WholeGenomeSequencing linked 154 human cases in 34 states to multidrug-resistant Salmonella in pig ear dog treats (2015-2019). This highlights the need for better pet food surveillance. #PetFoodSafety #OneHealth bit.ly/3xJvdRQ

#Syphilis cases are up 79% in N. America (2018-2022). When Penicillin G, the primary treatment, is in short supply, azithromycin is not a viable substitute as there is 99.2% resistance to it in Treponema. pallidum strains, per #AMD methods. bit.ly/3XZp2nv #PublicHealth

#qPCR offers faster & more accurate viral penetration testing for #PPE vs. standard plaque assays. This could dramatically increase PPE availability during shortages & save lives. More research is needed to validate qPCR vs. gold standard methods. #AMD bit.ly/3S4zNBr

#DYK The David J Sencer CDC Museum has a new display on the COVID-19 response. It features the SARS-CoV-2 genomic structure (can you spot it?), research work with UC San Francisco, #NWSS, and highlights how partnerships enabled national real-time surveillance. Plan your visit: cdc.gov/museum/visit/i…

Genomic sequencing is crucial in #PolioEradication efforts, helping distinguish vaccine-derived (cVDPV2) from wild polioviruses. In Somalia, #WGS revealed 39 cVDPV2 cases (2017-2024) across 14 regions spreading to neighboring countries. Read more MMWR bit.ly/4fgyWr7

Did you hear? The world’s first corn dog genetic sequencing will happen at the Minnesota State Fair! 🎡 It’s a fun way to spotlight serious research on tracking infectious diseases. Check out the results from a trial run: bit.ly/4fzfUfK! Driven to Discover Research Facility MN State Fair #MNstateFair

#MalariaResearch 20-year #genomic study reveals alarming trend: Resistance mutation increase in Senegal signals potential amodiaquine resistance in malaria parasites. Highlights urgent need for ongoing AMD #surveillance to safeguard antimalarial therapies. bit.ly/3LF5s8P

A recent report shows AMD is key for future pandemic prep and response via enhanced genomic surveillance, real-time data integration, and improved outbreak tracking. The methods expand lab capabilities and foster collaboration as well. #PublicHealth bit.ly/3WQSfA7

Meet our featured "Fellow of the Month!" Keri is a first-year Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program participant focused on bioinformatics at the GaDeptPublicHealth Public Health Laboratory. Great work, Keri! #APHLFellowship Learn more at APHL.org/fellowships

CDC scientists used whole genome sequencing (WGS) to identify differences & similarities among hundreds of #Salmonella strains to create guidelines for detecting outbreaks. Microorganisms MDPI Learn more in the article bit.ly/474CBEU

Genomic sequencing is crucial for understanding the unprecedented spread of H5N1 avian influenza across species. A #OneHealth approach integrating human, animal, and environmental data is essential for pandemic prevention and preparedness. bit.ly/46TxSFV