Emergence of ST3390: A non-pigmented HA-MRSA clone with enhanced virulence
Emily A. Felton, Mary-Elizabeth Jobson, Ariana M. Virgillio, Joshua Alvior, Eleonora Cella, Amorce Lima, Deanna Becker, Suzane Silbert, Taj Azarian, Kami Kim, Lindsey Neil Shaw
This study characterizes the pathogenicity and genomic features of the rare ST3390 MRSA lineage, identifying its hypervirulence and unique genetic traits.
bioRxiv · Mar 18, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology