Predomination of hypervirulent ST283 and genetic diversity of levofloxacin resistance in multidrug-resistant, hypervirulent <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> in Thailand.

ABSTRACT: Introduction. Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a multi-host pathogen causing pneumonia and meningitis in humans as well as streptococcal diseases in tilapia and mastitis in cattle. Thailand has experienced a significant increase in GBS infections that greatly impact health and economics.Gap statement. The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and genotype data of GBS in Thailand are still limited and require further study.Aim. This study aimed to describe AMR profiles and molecular characteristics, especially antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence factor (VF) genes of GBS in Thailand.Methodology. AMR profiles of 221 GBS isolates from humans, fish and freshwater were examined. Whole-genome sequencing of 41 representative isolates was used to investigat

SUBMITTER: Ouancharee W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920070 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature