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Comparative genomic analysis of emerging non-typeable

Brianna J Bixler, Charlotte J Royer, Robert A Petit Iii, Abraham G Moller, Samantha Sefton, Stepy Thomas, Amy Tunali, Lauren F Collins, Monica M Farley, Sarah W Satola and 1 more

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  2. Resolving taxonomic uncertainties in the genusFrontiers in microbiology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Brianna J BixlerDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Charlotte J RoyerDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-1107-7092
Robert A Petit IiiDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-1350-9426
Abraham G MollerDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-7324-8678
Samantha SeftonDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Stepy ThomasDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Amy TunaliDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Lauren F CollinsDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-0170-5454
Monica M FarleyDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Sarah W SatolaDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Timothy D ReadDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-8966-9680

Funding

An EYE toward healthy aging in HIV: building evidence for multimorbidity screening and preventionK23AG084415 · NIA · EMORY UNIVERSITY · PI COLLINS, LAUREN FRANCES · 2023 to 2025
$535k
NIA NIH HHS K23 AG084415
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Methods: In response to a significant increase in invasive NTHi infections among persons living with HIV in metropolitan Atlanta during 2017-2018, we conducted a comparative genomic analysis of two predominant NTHi clones, C1 and C2, identified during this period. These clones correspond to multilocus sequence types ST164 and ST1714, respectively. We analyzed the genomic characteristics of C1 and C2 using whole genome sequencing data and compared them to a broader pangenome of Results: Both C1 and C2 isolates were highly related within their clusters, with C1 showing a maximum of 132 SNPs and C2 showing 149 SNPs within their respective core genomes. Genomic analysis revealed significant deletions in known virulence genes, surprisingly suggesting possible attenuation of virulence. No unique accessory genes were identified that distinguished C1 and C2 from other Conclusions: Our study suggests that while C1 and C2 clones possess some genetic markers potentially linked to systemic infections, there are no definitive unique genetic factors that distinguish these clones as more virulent than other

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Genome, BacterialHaemophilus InfectionsHaemophilus influenzaeGenomicsGeorgiaHumansMultilocus Sequence TypingPolymorphism, Single NucleotideVirulenceVirulence FactorsWhole Genome SequencingVirulence FactorsBacterial genomicsComparative genomicsHaemophilus influenzaeInfectious diseasesNon-typable Haemophilus influenzaeNTHiSeptic arthritisVirulence factors

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PMID40130174
PMCPMC11932112

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