Daniel Evans, Hannah Friedlander, Khalid Bo-Subait, Jefferson Dennis, John Kaiyalethe, Bradley Craft, Matthew Plumb, Bonnie Weber, Laura Bohnker-Voels, Kelly Pung, Alyssa Mondelli, Jacob Garfin, Jennifer Zipprich, Paula Snippes-Vagnone, Kathryn Como-Sabetti, Ruth Lynfield
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This article summarizes a genomic investigation of a 4-fold increase in disseminated gonococcal infections in Minnesota, USA, in 2024. We detected the emergence of a Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain of a rarely observed sequence type, which carries a porB1a allele previously associated with disseminated disease and lacks a gonococcal genetic island.
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Emerging Infectious Diseases is a monthly open access journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The primary goal of this peer-reviewed journal is to advance the global recognition of both new and reemerging infectious diseases, while also enhancing our understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to disease emergence, prevention, and elimination.
Targeted towards professionals in the field of infectious diseases and related sciences, the journal encourages diverse contributions from experts in academic research, industry, clinical practice, public health, as well as specialists in economics, social sciences, and other relevant disciplines. By fostering a collaborative approach, Emerging Infectious Diseases aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and address the multifaceted challenges posed by infectious diseases.