MRSA in humans, pets and livestock in Portugal: Where we came from and where we are going
Over the years, molecular typing of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) has allowed for
the identification of endemic MRSA strains and pathogenic strains. After reaching a peak of …
the identification of endemic MRSA strains and pathogenic strains. After reaching a peak of …
Temperate Phages of Staphylococcus aureus
Most Staphylococcus aureus isolates carry multiple bacteriophages in their genome, which
provide the pathogen with traits important for niche adaptation. Such temperate S. aureus …
provide the pathogen with traits important for niche adaptation. Such temperate S. aureus …
Antibiotics Stimulate Formation of Vesicles in Staphylococcus aureus in both Phage-Dependent and -Independent Fashions and via Different Routes
F Andreoni, M Toyofuku, C Menzi… - Antimicrobial agents …, 2019 - Am Soc Microbiol
Bacterial membrane vesicle research has so far focused mainly on Gram-negative bacteria.
Only recently have Gram-positive bacteria been demonstrated to produce and release …
Only recently have Gram-positive bacteria been demonstrated to produce and release …
Technical specifications on harmonised monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from food‐producing animals and food
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), M Aerts… - EFSA …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Proposals to update the harmonised monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) from a public health perspective in Salmonella, Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter …
(AMR) from a public health perspective in Salmonella, Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter …
Development of a Novel Chimeric Endolysin, Lys109 With Enhanced Lytic Activity Against Staphylococcus aureus
As the incidence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become increased, phage endolysins
are believed as one of the promising alternatives to antibiotics. However, the discovery of …
are believed as one of the promising alternatives to antibiotics. However, the discovery of …
Let me upgrade you: impact of mobile genetic elements on enterococcal adaptation and evolution
Enterococci are Gram-positive bacteria that have evolved to thrive as both commensals and
pathogens, largely due to their accumulation of mobile genetic elements via horizontal gene …
pathogens, largely due to their accumulation of mobile genetic elements via horizontal gene …
The Staphylococcus aureus CC398 Lineage: An Evolution Driven by the Acquisition of Prophages and Other Mobile Genetic Elements
F Laumay, H Benchetrit, AR Corvaglia… - Genes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Among clinically relevant lineages of Staphylococcus aureus, the lineage or clonal complex
398 (CC398) is of particular interest. Strains from this lineage were only described as …
398 (CC398) is of particular interest. Strains from this lineage were only described as …
Acquisition of virulence factors in livestock-associated MRSA: Lysogenic conversion of CC398 strains by virulence gene-containing phages
B Kraushaar, JA Hammerl, M Kienöl, ML Heinig… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
Staphylococcus aureus MRSA strains belonging to the clonal complex 398 (CC398) are
highly prevalent in livestock and companion animals but may also cause serious infections …
highly prevalent in livestock and companion animals but may also cause serious infections …
The pathogenicity and host adaptation of livestock-associated MRSA CC398
B Ballhausen, A Kriegeskorte, S van Alen, P Jung… - Veterinary …, 2017 - Elsevier
The presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) CC398 in livestock
and their transmission to humans followed by their introduction into hospitals led to a …
and their transmission to humans followed by their introduction into hospitals led to a …
Prophages and adaptation of Staphylococcus aureus ST398 to the human clinic
SM Diene, AR Corvaglia, P François… - BMC genomics, 2017 - Springer
Background It has been suggested that prophages in the ST398 S. aureus clone are
responsible for expanding ST398's spectrum of action and increasing its ability to cause …
responsible for expanding ST398's spectrum of action and increasing its ability to cause …