Distinct Phenotypic and Genomic Signatures Underlie Contrasting Pathogenic Potential of Staphylococcus Epidermidis Clonal Lineages
August 2019
in “
Frontiers in Microbiology
”
Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms macrophage milieu microaerophilic lipid-rich environments hair follicles genome-wide association studies antibiotic resistance phenotypic differences genomic differences skin bacteria bacterial biofilms immune cells low oxygen environments fat-rich environments hair roots GWAS drug resistance observable traits genetic traits
Studysummary This study found that the S. epidermidis A/C lineage is more pathogenic due to its metabolic and genomic versatility, which allows it to adapt quickly from a commensal to a pathogenic lifestyle.
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