Analysis of virulence genes and accessory gene regulator (agr) types among methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in Iran.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2017.06.009
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains are a major cause of hospital-acquired infections and are considered a serious public health concern. MRSA isolates have abundant virulence factors that are the basis for their pathogenicity. The… read more here.
Keywords: virulence genes; staphylococcus aureus; virulence; resistant staphylococcus ... See more keywords
The invasive Neisseria meningitidis MenC CC103 from Brazil is characterized by an accessory gene repertoire
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-01671-x
Abstract: Neisseria meningitidis infections are a major issue for global health. The invasive MenC ST-103 clonal complex (CC103) has been the most prevalent in meningococcal outbreaks in Brazil, occurring also in several countries worldwide. Here we… read more here.
Keywords: gene repertoire; cc103; lineage; accessory gene ... See more keywords
Silence as a way of niche adaptation: mecC-MRSA with variations in the accessory gene regulator (agr) functionality express kaleidoscopic phenotypes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-71640-4
Abstract: Functionality of the accessory gene regulator (agr) quorum sensing system is an important factor promoting either acute or chronic infections by the notorious opportunistic human and veterinary pathogen Staphylococcus aureus. Spontaneous alterations of the agr… read more here.
Keywords: functionality; agr functionality; gene regulator; mrsa ... See more keywords