Emergence of zoonotic and multi-drug resistant Streptococcus suis
Jaime Brizuela, Gemma G. R. Murray, Parichart Boueroy, Andrew J. Balmer, Thidathip Wongsurawat, Piroon Jenjaroenpun, Peechanika Chopjitt, Rujirat Hatrongjit, Lucy A. Weinert, Anusak Kerdsin, Constance Schultsz
This study identifies the emergence and evolution of two zoonotic Streptococcus suis lineages in Thailand, showing they acquired multi-drug resistance and serotype 2 capsule through horizontal gene transfer.
bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology