sp. nov., isolated from a hospital floor swab.

During the analysis of a collection of strains linked to an outbreak in an intensive care unit at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in 2019, one isolate (CFS3442) was identified phenotypically as . However, whole-genome sequencing revealed its true identity as a member of the genus , distinct from both and . The isolate demonstrated: (i) a significant phylogenetic distance from ; (ii) considerable genomic differences from several reference strains and other species; and (iii) unique phenotypic characteristics.

Added insult to injury? The response of meat-associated pathogens to proposed antimicrobial interventions.

Modern requirements for 'green label' meat products have led to the design of novel antimicrobial innovations which prioritise quality, safety and longevity. Plasma-functionalised water (PFW), ultraviolet light and natural antimicrobial compositions have been investigated and optimised for control of foodborne pathogens like Campylobacter jejuni and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. However, given the adaptive mechanisms present in bacteria under external stresses, it is imperative to understand the effect that sublethal treatment may have on the bacterial transcriptome.

Whole genome sequencing of resistance and virulence genes in multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterium that causes serious hospital-acquired infections. To assess the risk of clinically isolated P. aeruginosa to human health, we analyzed the resistance and virulence mechanisms of a collection of clinical isolates.