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Evolutionary dynamics of the novel ST22-PT methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus clone co-harbouring Panton–Valentine leucocidin and duplicated toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 genes.
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Clinical Microbiology & Infection . Jun2024, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p779-786. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Globally, the isolation of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) harbouring both the Panton–Valentine leucocidin (PVL) and toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 (TSST-1) genes is rare. However, we encountered an outbreak of the ST22-PT clone exhibiting this phenotype in Japan. Notably, the TSST-1 gene was duplicated in most of the strains. This study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying this gene duplication. A total of 90 MRSA isolates were collected from the skin of outpatients in Fukuoka City, Japan, between 2017 and 2019. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on MRSA strains that were PVL and TSST-1 positive. A total of 43 (47.8%) strains produced TSST-1, 20 (22.2%) produced PVL, and 16 (17.8%) produced both. Fifteen isolates were classified as ST22/SCC mec type IVa (ST22-PT clone) and one as ST1/SCC mec type V (ST1-PT clone). Three distinct ST22-PT clones were identified: Fukuoka clone I (one PVL gene and one TSST-1 gene), Fukuoka clone II (addition of a TSST-1 gene to Fukuoka clone I), and Fukuoka clone III (marked by a chromosomal inversion in a large region from Fukuoka clone II). Fukuoka clone I may have integrated a novel pathogenicity island bearing the TSST-1 gene, leading to the emergence of Fukuoka clone II with a duplicated TSST-1 gene. This duplication subsequently instigated a chromosomal inversion in a large region owing to the homologous sequence surrounding TSST-1, giving rise to Fukuoka clone III. These findings provide crucial insights into the genetic evolution of MRSA. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1198743X
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Microbiology & Infection
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177455198
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2024.02.020