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These specific genomic polymorphisms identified in subclades of 2.MED isolates allow their high-precision identification. The distribution of pCKF-positive strains in the region and the potential involvement of these pathogens in disease outbreaks are discussed. Additionally, comparative epigenomic analysis uncovered strain-specific cytosine methylation patterns at\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">cg<\/jats:italic>\n                      GATCG motifs. 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