Whole-genome sequencing resolves a polyclonal outbreak by extended-spectrum beta-lactam and carbapenem-resistant in a Portuguese tertiary-care hospital Open Access

Abstract

has emerged as an important nosocomial pathogen, with whole-genome sequencing (WGS) significantly improving our ability to characterize associated outbreaks. Our study sought to perform a genome-wide analysis of multiclonal isolates (=39; 23 patients) producing extended spectrum beta-lactamases and/or carbapenemases sourced between 2011 and 2016 in a Portuguese tertiary-care hospital. All isolates showed resistance to third-generation cephalosporins and six isolates (five patients) were also carbapenem resistant. Genome-wide-based phylogenetic analysis revealed a topology representing ongoing dissemination of three main sequence-type (ST) clades (ST15, ST147 and ST307) and transmission across different wards, compatible with missing links that can take the form of undetected colonized patients. Two carbapenemase-coding genes were detected: , located on a transposon, and on a novel class 3 integron. Additionally, four genes coding for ESBLs (, , and ) were also detected. ESBL horizontal dissemination across five clades is highlighted by the similar genetic environments of gene upstream of IS on a -like transposon. Overall, this study provides a high-resolution genome-wide perspective on the epidemiology of ESBL and carbapenemase-producing in a healthcare setting while contributing for the adoption of appropriate intervention and prevention strategies.

Keyword(s): CTX-M , ESBL , Gram-negative , KPC , Lisbon and Portugal
Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (Award CEECIND/00394/2017)
    • Principle Award Recipient: João Perdigão
  • Medical Research Council (Award MR/K000551/1, MR/M01360X/1, MR/N010469/1, MR/R020973/1, MR/R025576/1, MR/S01988X/1, MR/S03563X/1)
    • Principle Award Recipient: Taane G. Clark
  • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (Award BB/R013063/1)
    • Principle Award Recipient: Taane G. Clark
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