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ArticleEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology2024

Clinical impact of major pathogenic genotypes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with refractory chronic suppurative otitis media.

Chang Hyeon Lee, Kyu-Min Kim, Jeong-Ih Shin, Da Min Jeong, Jung-Hyun Byun, Myung Hwan Jung, Hyung-Lyun Kang, Kee Woong Kwon, Seung Chul Baik, Woo-Kon Lee and 5 more

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Chang Hyeon LeeDepartment of Medicine, Graduate School, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Kyu-Min KimDepartment of Microbiology and Convergence Medical Science, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Jeong-Ih ShinDepartment of Microbiology and Convergence Medical Science, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Da Min JeongDepartment of Medicine, College of medicine, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Hyun ByunDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Myung Hwan JungDepartment of Microbiology and Convergence Medical Science, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Hyung-Lyun KangDepartment of Microbiology and Convergence Medical Science, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Kee Woong KwonDepartment of Microbiology and Convergence Medical Science, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Seung Chul BaikDepartment of Microbiology and Convergence Medical Science, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Woo-Kon LeeDepartment of Microbiology and Convergence Medical Science, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Seong-Ki AhnDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea.
Chae Dong YimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea.
Dong Gu HurDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.
Jung Woo LeeDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.
Min-Kyoung ShinDepartment of Microbiology and Convergence Medical Science, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea. mkshin@gnu.kr.

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Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea NRF-2019R1I1A3A01059312the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Republic of Korea 2022ER250300
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purposeChronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is characterized by persistent inflammation of the mucous membrane of the middle ear and mastoid. One of the primary causative agents of CSOM is P. aeruginosa, known for its production of virulent toxins and enzymes. Some cases of CSOM, improvement may not occur despite treatment lasting three weeks, leading to what is termed refractory CSOM. This research aims to characterize the P. aeruginosa strains isolated from patients with refractory CSOM in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, providing insights into their pathogenic profiles.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of P. aeruginosa isolates from the otorrhea of patients diagnosed with CSOM at a tertiary hospital in Gyeongsangnam-do, over a period from January 2005 to August 2022. The strains were examined using multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and toxin gene assay to assess genetic diversity and virulence.

results39 samples were obtained from 13 cases of refractory CSOM and 15 cases of non-refractory CSOM. The findings unveiled that the P. aeruginosa cultured from patients with refractory CSOM belonged to the P. aeruginosa sequence type 235 (ST235) strain, which harbors the exoU gene as a major virulence factor.

conclusionThe detection of ST235 in refractory CSOM signifies a challenging clinical scenario. Given the genotype's strong virulence and antibiotic resistance, identifying ST235 through MLST can guide effective management approaches, including potential surgical intervention. This study underscores the necessity of broader epidemiological investigations to understand ST235 behavior and advocates for patient education to mitigate the impacts of this formidable pathogen in CSOM.

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GenotypeMultilocus Sequence TypingOtitis Media, SuppurativePseudomonas aeruginosaPseudomonas InfectionsAdolescentAdultAgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsChildChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRepublic of KoreaAnti-Bacterial AgentsVirulence FactorsMultilocus sequence typingOtitis mediaPseudomonas aeruginosaRefractorySuppurative

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