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Group B Streptococcus Capsular Serotype Alters Vaginal Colonization Fitness
The Journal of Infectious Diseases ( IF 5.0 ) Pub Date : 2021-11-09 , DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiab559
Allison N Dammann 1 , Anna B Chamby 1 , Francisco J Gonzalez 1 , Molly E Sharp 2 , Karina Flores 2 , Ifrah Shahi 2 , Sophia Dongas 1 , Thomas A Hooven 3, 4 , Adam J Ratner 1, 2
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Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) remains a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. A candidate vaccine targets 6 GBS serotypes, offering a potential alternative to intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce disease burden. However, our understanding of the contributions of specific capsule types to GBS colonization and disease remains limited. Methods Using allelic exchange, we generated isogenic GBS strains differing only in the serotype-determining region in 2 genetic backgrounds, including the hypervirulent clonal complex (CC) 17. Using a murine model of vaginal cocolonization, we evaluated the roles of the presence of capsule and of expression of specific capsular types in GBS vaginal colonization fitness independent of other genetic factors. Results Encapsulated wild-type strains COH1 (CC17, serotype III) and A909 (non-CC17, serotype Ia) outcompeted isogenic acapsular mutants in murine vaginal cocolonization. COH1 wild type outcompeted A909. Notably, expression of type Ia capsule conferred an advantage over type III capsule in both genetic backgrounds. Conclusions Specific capsule types may provide an advantage in GBS vaginal colonization in vivo. However, success of certain GBS lineages, including CC17, likely involves both capsule and noncapsule genetic elements. Capsule switching in GBS, a potential outcome of conjugate vaccine programs, may alter colonization fitness or pathogenesis.

中文翻译:

B 族链球菌荚膜血清型改变阴道定植适应性

背景 B 族链球菌 (GBS) 仍然是婴儿发病率和死亡率的主要原因。一种候选疫苗针对 6 种 GBS 血清型,为产时抗生素预防提供了一种潜在的替代方案,以减轻疾病负担。然而,我们对特定胶囊类型对 GBS 定植和疾病的贡献的理解仍然有限。方法 使用等位基因交换,我们在 2 个遗传背景中生成了仅在血清型决定区域不同的同基因 GBS 菌株,包括超毒力克隆复合物 (CC)17。使用阴道定殖的小鼠模型,我们评估了胶囊存在的作用以及独立于其他遗传因素的 GBS 阴道定植适合度中特定荚膜类型的表达。结果 封装的野生型菌株 COH1(CC17,血清型 III)和 A909(非 CC17,血清型 血清型 Ia) 在小鼠阴道定殖中胜过同基因无荚膜突变体。COH1 野生型在竞争中胜过 A909。值得注意的是,Ia 型胶囊的表达在两种遗传背景下均优于 III 型胶囊。结论 特定胶囊类型可能为 GBS 阴道体内定植提供优势。然而,某些 GBS 谱系(包括 CC17)的成功可能涉及荚膜和非荚膜遗传元件。GBS 的胶囊转换是结合疫苗计划的一个潜在结果,可能会改变定植适应性或发病机制。结论 特定胶囊类型可能为 GBS 阴道体内定植提供优势。然而,某些 GBS 谱系(包括 CC17)的成功可能涉及荚膜和非荚膜遗传元件。GBS 的胶囊转换是结合疫苗计划的一个潜在结果,可能会改变定植适应性或发病机制。结论 特定胶囊类型可能为 GBS 阴道体内定植提供优势。然而,某些 GBS 谱系(包括 CC17)的成功可能涉及荚膜和非荚膜遗传元件。GBS 的胶囊转换是结合疫苗计划的一个潜在结果,可能会改变定植适应性或发病机制。
更新日期:2021-11-09
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