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ArticleScientific reports2021

Whole genome sequencing reveals possible host species adaptation of Streptococcus dysgalactiae.

Davide Porcellato, Marit Smistad, Siv Borghild Skeie, Hannah Joan Jørgensen, Lars Austbø, Oddvar Oppegaard

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Article in Scientific reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers.

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22 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Davide PorcellatoFaculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, The Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, 1432, Ås, Norway.
Marit SmistadNorwegian Veterinary Institute, PB 750 Sentrum, 0106, Oslo, Norway.
Siv Borghild SkeieFaculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, The Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, 1432, Ås, Norway.
Hannah Joan JørgensenNorwegian Veterinary Institute, PB 750 Sentrum, 0106, Oslo, Norway.
Lars AustbøNorwegian Veterinary Institute, PB 750 Sentrum, 0106, Oslo, Norway.
Oddvar OppegaardDepartment of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021, Bergen, Norway. Oddvar.oppegaard@helse-bergen.no.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Streptococcus dysgalactiae (SD) is an emerging pathogen in human and veterinary medicine, and is associated with several host species, disease phenotypes and virulence mechanisms. SD has traditionally been divided into the subspecies dysgalactiae (SDSD) and subsp. equisimilis (SDSE), but recent molecular studies have indicated that the phylogenetic relationships are more complex. Moreover, the genetic basis for the niche versatility of SD has not been extensively investigated. To expand the knowledge about virulence factors, phylogenetic relationships and host-adaptation strategies of SD, we analyzed 78 SDSD genomes from cows and sheep, and 78 SDSE genomes from other host species. Sixty SDSD and 40 SDSE genomes were newly sequenced in this study. Phylogenetic analysis supported SDSD as a distinct taxonomic entity, presenting a mean value of the average nucleotide identity of 99%. Bovine and ovine associated SDSD isolates clustered separately on pangenome analysis, but no single gene or genetic region was uniquely associated with host species. In contrast, SDSE isolates were more heterogenous and could be delineated in accordance with host. Although phylogenetic clustering suggestive of cross species transmission was observed, we predominantly detected a host restricted distribution of the SD-lineages. Furthermore, lineage specific virulence factors were detected, several of them located in proximity to hotspots for integration of mobile genetic elements. Our study indicates that SD has evolved to adapt to several different host species and infers a potential role of horizontal genetic transfer in niche specialization.

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GenomeAnimalsCattleCluster AnalysisDNA, BacterialGenes, BacterialPhenotypePhylogenySheepStreptococcal InfectionsStreptococcusVirulenceVirulence FactorsWhole Genome SequencingDNA, BacterialVirulence Factors

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