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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hiroto Takeuchi, Chie Nakajima, Satoru Konnai, Naoya Maekawa, Tomohiro Okagawa, Masaru Usui, Yutaka Tamura, Yasuhiko Suzuki, Shiro Murata, Kazuhiko Ohashi
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nahathai Uttamamul, Manida Suksawat, Jutarop Phetcharaburanin, Supranee Jitpean, Aroonlug Lulitanond, Nattaya Sae-ung, Patcharee Boonsiri, Ratree Tavichakorntrakool
Summary: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a urease-producing bacteria that is a major cause of magnesium ammonium phosphate (MAP) urolithiasis in canine. Through metabolomics studies, we found that S. pseudintermedius undergoes metabolic changes after crystallization in artificial urine, which helps to explain the molecular mechanism behind the crystals induced by this bacteria strain.
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Microbiology
Spencer A. Bruce, Joshua T. Smith, Jennifer L. Mydosh, John Ball, David B. Needle, Robert Gibson, Cheryl P. Andam
Summary: This study provides insights into the phylogenetic relationships and genetic resistance patterns of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in New England and global contexts. Methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius with diverse resistance genes was found in the region, while the clonally expanding ST71 clone was not detected. The study highlights the importance of understanding the evolution and geographic spread of high-risk clones for the health of canine companions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Alice Wegener, Birgitta Duim, Linda van der Graaf-van Bloois, Aldert L. Zomer, Caroline E. Visser, Mirlin Spaninks, Arjen J. Timmerman, Jaap A. Wagenaar, Els M. Broens
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Infectious Diseases
Andrea T. Fessler, Anissa D. Scholtzek, Angela R. Schug, Barbara Kohn, Christiane Weingart, Anne-Kathrin Schink, Astrid Bethe, Antina Luebke-Becker, Stefan Schwarz
Summary: A study of 114 Staphylococcus isolates from companion animals revealed variations in susceptibility to antimicrobial agents, with a proportion of isolates carrying resistance genes. However, no signs of biocide resistance were detected at present.
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Microbiology
Vanessa Silva, Ana Oliveira, Vera Manageiro, Manuela Canica, Diogo Contente, Rosa Capita, Carlos Alonso-Calleja, Isabel Carvalho, Jose L. Capelo, Gilberto Igrejas, Patricia Poeta
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriela N. Ramos-Lizardo, Jonathan J. Mucherino-Munoz, Eric R. G. R. Aguiar, Carlos Priminho Pirovani, Ronan Xavier Correa
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Jeremy R. Dettman, Rees Kassen
Summary: The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa shows little genetic predisposition for causing chronic infections from specific clades, but experiences stronger positive selection in the CF lung environment, mainly on genes related to core cellular processes and patho-adaptive processes. Regulatory mutations play a significant role in rapid adaptation to the novel environments of CF lung.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Alice Wegener, Els M. Broens, Linda van der Graaf-van Bloois, Aldert L. Zomer, Caroline E. Visser, Jan van Zeijl, Coby van der Meer, Johannes G. Kusters, Alex W. Friedrich, Greetje A. Kampinga, Gregorius J. Sips, Leonard Smeets, Manfred E. J. van Kerckhoven, Arjen J. Timmerman, Jaap A. Wagenaar, Birgitta Duim
Summary: This study compared the genetic relatedness and antimicrobial resistance genes of canine and human S. pseudintermedius isolates. The high genetic diversity in MSSP isolates from both hosts and the importance of multidrug resistance were highlighted, with CC241 being a prevalent multidrug resistance genotype. No host-specific genes were significantly associated with either human or canine isolates in this genomic analysis.
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Microbiology
Eelco F. J. Meijer, Anne van Renssen, Ianthe Maat, Linda van der Graaf-van Bloois, Birgitta Duim, Els M. Broens
Summary: This study reports the first case of Staphylococcus argenteus infection in a dog, highlighting its potential for zoonotic transmission. The findings suggest that Staphylococcus argenteus has the ability to infect both humans and animals, emphasizing the need for further research on its epidemiology and host interactions.
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Microbiology
Bojan Papic, Majda Golob, Irena Zdovc, Darja Kusar, Jana Avbersek
Summary: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a common cause of skin infections in dogs, cats, and humans, with the frequency of MRSP strains increasing worldwide. A study in Slovenia found multiple MRSP transmission routes and highlighted the importance of MRSP-positive dogs in veterinary care-associated infections.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Elisa Rampacci, Michele Trotta, Caterina Fani, Serenella Silvestri, Valentina Stefanetti, Chiara Brachelente, Antonella Mencacci, Fabrizio Passamonti
Summary: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is the primary cause of canine cutaneous infections and is sporadically isolated from humans. Rapidly emerging antibiotic-resistant strains are creating serious health concerns, highlighting the importance of accurate and timely antimicrobial susceptibility testing for patient care.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
K. Bierowiec, M. Miszczak, A. Korzeniowska-Kowal, A. Wzorek, D. Plokarz, A. Gamian
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SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Arxel G. Elnar, Geun-Bae Kim
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(2021)
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Biology
Usasom Khongsri, Peerawit Chongrattanameteekul, Sineenart Chantarachart, Kornravee Photichai, Nittaya Chanayat, Thanya Varinrak, Raktham Mektrirat, Nuttawan Srifawattana
Summary: The prevalence of MRSP causing pyoderma is changing gradually, with annual variations. Research on cotrimazole susceptibility to MRSP is limited, but the empirical use of cotrimazole remains interesting. This study aimed to evaluate the susceptibility of cotrimazole to canine pyoderma MRSP isolates.
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Immunology
Paul B. Bartley, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Mitchell Stanton-Cook, Raghuram Muguli, Luis Prado, Vyt Garnys, Katherine Taylor, Timothy C. Barnett, Glen Pinna, Jennifer Robson, David L. Paterson, Mark J. Walker, Mark A. Schembri, Scott A. Beatson
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2016)
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Immunology
Deepak S. Ipe, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Matthew J. Sullivan, Scott A. Beatson, Kimberly B. Ulett, William H. Benjamin, Mark R. Davies, Samantha J. Dando, Nathan P. King, Allan W. Cripps, Mark A. Schembri, Gordon Dougan, Glen C. Ulett
INFECTION AND IMMUNITY
(2016)
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Infectious Diseases
Patrick N. A. Harris, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Leah W. Roberts, Alexander M. Wailan, Hosam M. Zowawi, Paul A. Tambyah, David C. Lye, Roland Jureen, Tau H. Lee, Mo Yin, Ezlyn Izharuddin, David Looke, Naomi Runnegar, Benjamin Rogers, Hasan Bhally, Amy Crowe, Mark A. Schembri, Scott A. Beatson, David L. Paterson
JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2018)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Minami Kawasaki, Jerome Delamare-Deboutteville, Rachel O. Bowater, Mark J. Walker, Scott Beatson, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Andrew C. Barnes
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2018)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bryan A. Wee, Anna S. Tai, Laura J. Sherrard, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Kirt R. Hanks, Timothy J. Kidd, Kay A. Ramsay, Iain Lamont, David M. Whiley, Scott C. Bell, Scott A. Beatson
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura J. Sherrard, Anna S. Tai, Bryan A. Wee, Kay A. Ramsay, Timothy J. Kidd, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, David M. Whiley, Scott A. Beatson, Scott C. Bell
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Microbiology
Alicia Fajardo-Lubian, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Alex Agyekum, Qin Qi, Jonathan R. Iredell
Letter
Critical Care Medicine
Susan Maddocks, Aleksandra Petrovic Fabijan, Josephine Ho, Ruby C. Y. Lin, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Chris Dugan, Ivana Kliman, Steven Branston, Sandra Morales, Jonathan R. Iredell
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2019)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Aleksandra Petrovic Fabijan, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Josephine Ho, Ruby C. Y. Lin, Jonathan Iredell, Susan Maddocks, Ali Khalid, Carola Venturini, Richard Chard, Indy Sandaradura, Tim Gilbey, Sandra Morales, Steven Branston, Igor Bilinsky, Paul Grint
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2019)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Aleksandra Petrovic Fabijan, Ali Khalid, Susan Maddocks, Josephine Ho, Timothy Gilbey, Indy Sandaradura, Ruby C. Y. Lin, Nouri Ben Zakour, Carola Venturini, Bethany Bowring, Jonathan R. Iredell
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leah W. Roberts, Patrick N. A. Harris, Brian M. Forde, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Elizabeth Catchpoole, Mitchell Stanton-Cook, Minh-Duy Phan, Hanna E. Sidjabat, Haakon Bergh, Claire Heney, Jayde A. Gawthorne, Jeffrey Lipman, Anthony Allworth, Kok-Gan Chan, Teik Min Chong, Wai-Fong Yin, Mark A. Schembri, David L. Paterson, Scott A. Beatson
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
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Microbiology
Aleksandra Petrovic Fabijan, Ruby C. Y. Lin, Josephine Ho, Susan Maddocks, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Jonathan R. Iredell, Ali Khalid, Carola Venturini, Richard Chard, Sandra Morales, Indy Sandaradura, Tim Gilbey
NATURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carola Venturini, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Bethany Bowring, Sandra Morales, Robert Cole, Zsuzsanna Kovach, Steven Branston, Emma Kettle, Nicholas Thomson, Jonathan R. Iredell
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Genetics & Heredity
Areej S. Alsheikh-Hussain, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Brian M. Forde, Oleksandra Silayeva, Andrew C. Barnes, Scott A. Beatson
Summary: This study presents the complete genome sequence of S. iniae strain QMA0248 and reveals discrepancies between different isolates. The high-quality reference genome provided in this study will assist future comparative genomic and evolutionary studies of S. iniae.
MICROBIAL GENOMICS
(2022)
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Microbiology
Matthew J. Sullivan, Brian M. Forde, Darren W. Prince, Deepak S. Ipe, Nouri L. Ben Zakour, Mark R. Davies, Gordon Dougan, Scott A. Beatson, Glen C. Ulett
GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2017)
