- This study focuses on a significant zoonotic pathogen causing bacterial gastroenteritis, particularly highlighting its prevalence in South America, especially linked to poultry, and examining the growing issue of antibiotic-resistant strains.
- Researchers analyzed 88 strains of the pathogen from patients in Chile to assess genetic diversity, antibiotic resistance, and potential virulence factors over a 20-month period.
- Findings revealed high genetic diversity and the emergence of new clonal complexes, with a notable portion of strains showing resistance mutations; variations in virulence-related gene clusters suggest complexities in infection dynamics and public health risks.