Laboratory Characterization
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1 WGS: Whole genome sequencing – a process that determines the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome at one time. Implemented as part of CDC’s AMD initiative.
2 Multilocus sequence type – a 7-locus genotype useful for both identifying major lineages and for species verification
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