Staphylococcus aureus host interactions and adaptation

BP Howden, SG Giulieri, T Wong Fok Lung… - Nature Reviews …, 2023 - nature.com
Invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections are common, causing high mortality,
compounded by the propensity of the bacterium to develop drug resistance. S. aureus is an …

Evolutionary pathways and trajectories in antibiotic resistance

F Baquero, JL Martinez, V F. Lanza… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Evolution is the hallmark of life. Descriptions of the evolution of microorganisms have
provided a wealth of information, but knowledge regarding “what happened” has precluded …

Role played by the environment in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the food chain

EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ)… - Efsa …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The role of food‐producing environments in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) in EU plant‐based food production, terrestrial animals (poultry, cattle and …

Apparent nosocomial adaptation of Enterococcus faecalis predates the modern hospital era

AK Pöntinen, J Top, S Arredondo-Alonso… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Enterococcus faecalis is a commensal and nosocomial pathogen, which is also ubiquitous
in animals and insects, representing a classical generalist microorganism. Here, we study E …

Staphylococcus aureus in agriculture: lessons in evolution from a multispecies pathogen

S Park, J Ronholm - Clinical microbiology reviews, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Staphylococcus aureus is a formidable bacterial pathogen that is responsible for infections
in humans and various species of wild, companion, and agricultural animals. The ability of S …

Shared antibiotic resistance and virulence genes in Staphylococcus aureus from diverse animal hosts

SA Bruce, JT Smith, JL Mydosh, J Ball, DB Needle… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
The emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses an important
threat in human and animal health. In this study, we ask whether resistance and virulence …

Prophage-encoded immune evasion factors are critical for Staphylococcus aureus host infection, switching, and adaptation

C Chaguza, JT Smith, SA Bruce, R Gibson, IW Martin… - Cell genomics, 2022 - cell.com
Staphylococcus aureus is a multi-host pathogen that causes infections in animals and
humans globally. The specific genetic loci—and the extent to which they drive cross-species …

MRSA in humans, pets and livestock in Portugal: Where we came from and where we are going

V Silva, A Monteiro, JE Pereira, L Maltez, G Igrejas… - Pathogens, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Prevalence and Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus Associated with Meat and Meat Products in African Countries: A Review

T Thwala, E Madoroba, A Basson, P Butaye - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance has been increasing globally, which negatively affects food safety,
veterinary, and human medicine. Ineffective antibiotics may cause treatment failure, which …

The Role of hlb-Converting Bacteriophages in Staphylococcus aureus Host Adaption

C Rohmer, C Wolz - Microbial Physiology, 2021 - karger.com
As an opportunistic pathogen of humans and animals, Staphylococcus aureus
asymptomatically colonizes the nasal cavity but is also a leading cause of life-threatening …