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K L Ravikumar

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

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Approach:statistical model· 7 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 7 Research Focus:variant calling· 6 Organism:bacteria (other)· 3 Organism:human· 3 Research Focus:clustering· 2 Research Focus:database / resource· 1

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Anthony P. UnderwoodiD· 7 shared David M. AanenseniD· 7 shared Geetha NagarajiD· 7 shared Monica I. AbrudaniD· 7 shared Silvia ArgimóniD· 7 shared Vandana GovindaniD· 7 shared Varun ShamannaiD· 7 shared Dharmavaram SravaniiD· 6 shared

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Large retrospective WGS study describes three major sequence types of S. aureus in India and reveals two novel multi-drug resistant sub-lineages of S. aureus Clonal Complex 22

Monica I. Abrudan, Varun Shamanna, Akshatha Prasanna, Anthony P. Underwood, Silvia Argimón, Geetha Nagaraj, Sabrina Di Gregorio, Vandana Govindan, Ashwini Kodlipet Vasanth, Dharmavaram Sravani, Mihir Kekre, David M. Aanensen, K L Ravikumar

The paper uses WGS to analyze 508 S. aureus isolates from India, identifying three major clones and two novel MRSA sub-lineages of CC22, with evidence of global transmission.

bioRxiv · Jun 21, 2022 · PreprintGenomics

Rapid Genomic Characterization and Global Surveillance of Klebsiella Using Pathogenwatch

Silvia Argimón, Sophia David, Anthony P. Underwood, Monica I. Abrudan, Nicole E. Wheeler, Mihir Kekre, Khalil Abudahab, Corin Yeats, Richard Goater, Ben E. W. Taylor, Harry Harste, Dawn Muddyman, Edward J. Feil, Sylvain Brisse, Kathryn E. Holt, , John M. Stelling

The paper introduces Pathogenwatch, a web tool for genomic surveillance of Klebsiella, showing it identifies drug-resistant clones and vaccine candidate O-types in genomes from low- and middle-income countries.

Clinical Infectious Diseases · Sep 30, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics

Clones and Clusters of Antimicrobial-Resistant Klebsiella from Southwestern Nigeria

Ayorinde O. Afolayan, Anderson O. Oaikhena, Aaron Oladipo Aboderin, Olatunde F Olabisi, Adewale A Amupitan, Oyekola V. Abiri, Veronica Olatimbo Ogunleye, Erkison Ewomazino Odih, Abolaji T. Adeyemo, Adeyemi Temitayo Adeyemo, Temitope O Obadare, Monica I. Abrudan, Silvia Argimón, Sophia David, Mihir Kekre, , Carolin Vegvari

This study uses whole genome sequencing to analyze antimicrobial-resistant Klebsiella isolates from Nigeria, identifying known and novel lineages, including multidrug-resistant ESBL producers.

Clinical Infectious Diseases · Sep 29, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics

Complexity of genomic epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in Colombia urges the reinforcement of whole genome sequencing based surveillance programs

Sandra Yamile Saavedra, Johan Fabian Bernal, Efraín Andrés Montilla-Escudero, Stefany Alejandra Arévalo, Diego Prada-Cardozo, María Fernanda Valencia, Jaime Moreno, Andrea Melissa Hidalgo, Ángela Sofía García-Vega, Monica I. Abrudan, Silvia Argimón, Mihir Kekre, Anthony P. Underwood, David M. Aanensen, Carolina Duarte, , Carolin Vegvari

This study analyzes CRKP isolates in Colombia using WGS, identifying high-risk clones and carbapenemase genes, emphasizing the need for WGS-based surveillance.

Clinical Infectious Diseases · Sep 23, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics

Genome Sequencing Identifies Previously Unrecognized Klebsiella pneumoniae Outbreaks in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the Philippines

Celia Carlos, Melissa Masim, Marietta L Lagrada, June M Gayeta, Polle Krystle V Macaranas, Sonia B. Sia, Maria Adelina M. Facun, Janziel C. Palarca, Agnettah M Olorosa, Gicell Anne C. Cueno, Monica I. Abrudan, Khalil Abudahab, Silvia Argimón, Mihir Kekre, Anthony P. Underwood, , Carolin Vegvari

Whole genome sequencing identified three previously unrecognized Klebsiella pneumoniae outbreaks in neonatal intensive care units in the Philippines, revealing an epidemic plasmid associated with carbapenem resistance.

Clinical Infectious Diseases · Sep 14, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics

High-Resolution Genomic Profiling of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates: A Multicentric Retrospective Indian Study

Geetha Nagaraj, Varun Shamanna, Vandana Govindan, Steffimole Rose, Dharmavaram Sravani, K. P. Akshata, Mettingal Ramakrishnan Shincy, VT Venkatesha, Monica I. Abrudan, Silvia Argimón, Mihir Kekre, Anthony P. Underwood, David M. Aanensen, K L Ravikumar, Khalil Abudahab, , Elmer M Herrera

This study characterizes the genomic diversity of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from India, identifying high-risk clones and resistance mechanisms.

Clinical Infectious Diseases · Sep 8, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics

Molecular dissection of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii circulating in Indian hospitals usingWhole Genome Sequencing

Steffimole Rose, Varun Shamanna, Anthony P. Underwood, Geetha Nagaraj, Akshatha Prasanna, Vandana Govindan, Dharmavaram Sravani, Mettingal Ramakrishnan Shincy, Silvia Argimón, Monica I. Abrudan, David M. Aanensen, K L Ravikumar

The paper uses whole genome sequencing to analyze carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from Indian hospitals, identifying novel sequence types and clonal complexes associated with carbapenemase resistance.

bioRxiv · Jul 30, 2021 · PreprintGenomics