Journal article
Comparative Genomics Identifies Features Associated with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Transmission in Hospital Settings
mSphere, Vol.7(3), e0011622
06/29/2022
DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00116-22
PMID: 35578992
Abstract
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a serious public health concern in the United States. Patients colonized and/or infected can transmit MRSA to healthcare workers and subsequent patients However, the components of this transmission chain are just becoming evident, including certain patient factors, specific patient-healthcare worker interactions, and microbial factors. We conducted a comparative genomic analysis of 388 isolates from four hospitals in three states: Maryland, California, and New York. Isolates from nasal surveillance or clinical cultures were categorized as high, moderate, or low transmission surrogate outcomes based on the number of times the species was identified on the gloves or gowns of healthcare providers. The comparative analyses included a single gene, multigene, and core genome phylogenetic analysis, as well as a genome-wide association analysis to identify molecular signatures associated with the observed transmission surrogate outcomes, geographic origin, or sample source of isolation. Based on the phylogenetic analysis, 95% (
= 372) of the MRSA isolates were from four well-described genomic clades, with most of the isolates being part of the USA300 containing clade (
= 187; 48%). Genome-wide association studies also identified genes that were exclusive or prevalent among specific geographic locations. The identified genes provide insights into the transmission dynamics of MRSA isolates providing additional insights into the basis of the geographical differences of MRSA for molecular diagnostics.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is considered a serious threat to public health and contributes to the dissemination of S. aureus in both the healthcare and community setting. Transmission of MRSA between patients via healthcare worker (HCW) has been described. However, what is not understood are the genetic determinants that contribute to the transmission of MRSA from patients to HCWs. In this study, we demonstrated that certain genes may be associated with transmission in the hospital setting.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Comparative Genomics Identifies Features Associated with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Transmission in Hospital Settings
- Creators
- Timileyin Adediran - University of Maryland School of MedicineStephanie Hitchcock - University of Maryland, BaltimoreLyndsay M O'Hara - University of Maryland School of MedicineJane M Michalski - University of Maryland, BaltimoreJ Kristie Johnson - University of Maryland, BaltimoreDavid P Calfee - Cornell UniversityLoren G Miller - Harbor–UCLA Medical CenterTracy H Hazen - University of Maryland, BaltimoreAnthony D Harris - University of Maryland, BaltimoreDavid A Rasko - University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- mSphere, Vol.7(3), e0011622
- DOI
- 10.1128/msphere.00116-22
- PMID
- 35578992
- NLM abbreviation
- mSphere
- ISSN
- 2379-5042
- eISSN
- 2379-5042
- Publisher
- American Society for Microbiology
- Grant note
- U19 AI110820 / NIAID NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/29/2022
- Academic Unit
- Epidemiology
- Record Identifier
- 9985123696102771
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