Extreme genome selection towards complete antimicrobial resistance in a nosocomial strain ofStenotrophomonas maltophiliacomplex

ABSTRACT We report first complete genome sequence and analysis of an extreme drug resistance (XDR) nosocomialStenotrophomonas maltophiliathat is resistant to the mainstream drugs i.e. trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SXT) and levofloxacin. Taxonogenomic analysis revealed it to be a novel genomospecies of theStenotrophomonas maltophiliacomplex (Smc). Comprehensive genomic investigation revealed fourteen dynamic regions (DRs) exclusive to SM866, consisting of diverse antibiotic resistance genes, efflux pumps, heavy metal resistance, various transcriptional regulators etc. Further, resistome analysis of Smc clearly depicted SM866 to be an enriched strain, having diversified resistome consisting ofsul1andsul2genes. Interestingly, SM866 does not have any plasmid but it harbors two diverse super-integrons of chromosomal origin. Apart from genes for sulfonamide resistance (sul1andsul2), both of these integrons harbor an array of antibiotic resistance genes linked to ISCR (IS91-like elements common regions) elements. These integrons also harbor genes encoding resistance to commonly used disinfectants like quaternary ammonium compounds and heavy metals like mercury. Hence, isolation of a novel strain belonging to a novel sequence type (ST) and genomospecies with diverse array of resistance from a tertiary care unit of India indicates extent and nature of selection pressure driving XDRs in hospital settings. There is an urgent need to employ complete genome based investigation using emerging technologies for tracking emergence of XDR at the global level and designing strategies of sanitization and antibiotic regime.Impact Statement The hospital settings in India have one of the highest usage of antimicrobials and heavy patient load. Our finding of a novel clinical isolate ofS. maltophiliacomplex with two super-integrons harbouring array of antibiotic resistance genes along with antimicrobials resistance genes indicates the extent and the nature of selection pressures in action. Further, the presence of ISCR type of transposable elements on both integrons not only indicates its propensity to transfer resistome but also their chromosomal origin suggests possibilities for further genomic/phenotypic complexities. Such complex cassettes and strain are potential threat to global health care. Hence, there is an urgent need to employ cost-effective long read technologies to keep vigilance on novel and extreme antimicrobial resistance pathogens in populous countries. There is also need for surveillance for usage of antimicrobials for hygiene and linked/rapid co-evolution of extreme drug resistance in nosocomial pathogens. Our finding of the chromosomal encoding XDR will shed a light on the need of hour to understand the evolution of an opportunistic nosocomial pathogen belonging toS. maltophilia.Repositories Complete genome sequence ofStenotrophomonas maltophiliaSM866: CP031058.

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Preprint

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

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bioRxiv.org - (2021) vom: 15. Dez. Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2021

Sprache:

Englisch

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Kumar, Sanjeet [VerfasserIn]
Bansal, Kanika [VerfasserIn]
Patil, Prashant P. [VerfasserIn]
Kaur, Amandeep [VerfasserIn]
Kaur, Satinder [VerfasserIn]
Gautam, Vikas [VerfasserIn]
Patil, Prabhu B. [VerfasserIn]

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10.1101/735555

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XBI000593281