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Abstract

In this study, we describe the frequency of virulence genes in carbapenemase-2-producing (KPC-KP), including hypervirulent (hv) and hypermucoviscous (hm) strains by whole-genome sequencing. We also evaluate the capacity for biofilm formation by using phenotypic techniques. The occurrence of several virulence genes (, , , , , , , , , and ) and a high frequency of hvhmKPC-KP isolates was found. Most hospital-associated lineages of KPC-KP belong to the international clonal group 258 (CG258). Biofilm formation was a constant feature among 90.9 % of KPC-KP strains. This report suggests a close relationship between ST437 and weak biofilm production, given that all weakly biofilm-producing strains belonged to this sequence type. This also supports the dissemination of KPC-KP containing numerous virulence determinants belonging to the biofilm-producing CG258 type in Brazil, including hv and hm strains. These factors allow this pathogen to cause infections, leading to its rapid expansion and persistence in hospital settings.

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2018-04-01
2024-03-29
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