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  • Title: Genomic characterization of Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus from a 2021 outbreak in Indiana with increased sow mortality.
    Author: Chen X, Mou K, Lu W, Schumacher L, Resende-De-Macedo N, Sitthicharoenchai P, Derscheid R, Burrough E, Li G.
    Journal: mSphere; 2023 Dec 20; 8(6):e0040423. PubMed ID: 37861318.
    Abstract:
    This study highlights a Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus (S. zooepidemicus) strain isolated from an outbreak in Indiana, which resulted in mortality events among a swine herd in 2021. The Indiana outbreak strain was found to be genetically and phylogenetically distant to a strain isolated from the 2019 outbreaks in Ohio and Tennessee, which caused high swine mortality. We also discovered multiple unique genetic features in the Indiana outbreak strain, including distinct S. zooepidemicus genomic islands, and notable S. zooepidemicus virulence genes-many of which could serve as biomarkers for the diagnosis of this strain. These findings provide significant insights into monitoring and potentially preventing severe outbreaks caused by the Indiana outbreak strain in the future.
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