A 4-fold increase in disseminated gonococcal infections in Minnesota was linked to the emergence of a strain of N. gonorrhoeae of a rarely observed sequence type, which carries a porB1a allele previously associated with disseminated disease. https://t.co/AgR6REuG30

A case of severe acute kidney injury linked to Seoul virus infection was reported in a woman in Germany, traced back to a pet rat breeding facility. Increased surveillance and a One Health approach are needed given the rising popularity of pet rats. https://t.co/Y28DToFcbS

Human infections with the zoonotic helminths N. gorillae and S. fuelleborni were reported in Gabon; infections occurred in settings of localized deforestation and environmental degradation, which increase human-non-human primate contact. https://t.co/LL6U1gW5Nn

A man in China was misdiagnosed with tuberculosis before metagenomic sequencing correctly identified his condition as blastomycosis, aiding early and precise diagnosis and treatment. https://t.co/hUgw1mAKhJ

Researchers used PCR assay to detect mpox clade Ib DNA in over 3000 wastewater samples collected across the US. Mpox clade Ib DNA was detected in one sample from a location with a confirmed case; it was not detected in locations with no confirmed cases. https://t.co/9RePgJuM38

A 70-year-old woman with stage IV medullary thyroid cancer developed persistent papules and pustules on her face, initially misdiagnosed as rosacea. A biopsy confirmed cutaneous coccidioidomycosis and the lesions resolved with fluconazole treatment. https://t.co/etBYxxctxG

A study in California found that 1.3% of mpox cases were prolonged, disproportionately affecting Black or African American individuals, people experiencing homelessness, and those with HIV. No prolonged cases occurred in fully vaccinated individuals.

New study in Spain detected hemotropic mycoplasmas in 4 immunosuppressed pediatric patients. The sequences matched a previously reported strain found in Schreiber’s bats, raising concerns about zoonotic transmission. https://t.co/vmjT0iUApF

Researchers found a high prevalence (26.9%) of the rat lungworm, A. cantonensis, in giant African land snails on Madagascar's east coast. The findings of this study indicate active circulation of the parasite, highlighting potential zoonotic risk. https://t.co/VtPm2QgPTl

Microbial world is the October theme for EID journal. You can read the articles and see this issue’s cover image, The Pathogen Quilt by Mija-tesse Ververs (1962–), online now. https://t.co/Ch7Mw4EA2j

#WorldRabiesDay is celebrated each September 28 to raise global awareness about rabies prevention. Read the latest research on rabies published in Emerging Infectious Diseases: https://t.co/4H03T9c11w

In 2024, 12 primates died at Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens due to sepsis from B. pseudomallei. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a clonal ST-46 strain with minimal SNP variation, signifying a single-source outbreak. https://t.co/dTGES60aLd

Researchers used a new metagenomic sequencing method to identify the strain of fungus responsible for a 2023 fungal meningitis outbreak among American medical tourists who had received spinal anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico. https://t.co/9XRjVfut4Y #FungalWeek25

Researchers sampled and screened approximately 3,000 apple snails and mystery snails in Georgia for A. cantonensis, also known as the rat lungworm. Fourteen snails were found to be infected, indicating low overall prevalence of the rat lungworm. https://t.co/cIJ7y3YemZ

In 2022 a veterinary tech developed sporotrichosis from a cat with an S. schenckii infection. Awareness of potential zoonotic transmission could help veterinary professionals safely manage cats with sporotrichosis. https://t.co/hmDIJH7wUC #FungalWeek25

Four cases of melioidosis were identified in Georgia between 1983 and 2024; Analyses showed B. pseudomalleii genome sequences were highly related, suggesting a shared, locally acquired environmental exposure, dating back at least to the 1980s. https://t.co/vgVYnmwATz

B. adusta is a fungal species that grows on dead trees & had not been known to cause invasive mycosis in people. A woman in Japan developed a sinus mass from B. adusta. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing determined  effective treatment.  https://t.co/6EKt7axoKw #FungalWeek25

When analyzing SARS-CoV-2 test data and spike protein sequences in the US, researchers found that peaks in cases occurred in summer and winter. Monitoring these patterns can aid in forecasting and prevention efforts. https://t.co/GB03X2Z82w

New study looking at boil water guidance from 5 public health agencies found differences in boil definition, duration, and elevation adjustment. Evidence-based models could promote consensus and reduce risks during emergencies and in remote areas. https://t.co/GLdeHbBdAm

New findings from wildlife disease surveillance in the US (2022-2023) reveal SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in 3 new mammal species and 2 previously described species, along with influenza A antibodies in 2 previously described species. https://t.co/3qDhumr0yc