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  1. Article ; Online: Genomic characterization of emerging invasive Streptococcus agalactiae serotype VIII in Alberta, Canada.

    Williams, Ashley N / Croxen, Matthew A / Demczuk, Walter H B / Martin, Irene / Tyrrell, Gregory J

    European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology

    2023  Volume 42, Issue 6, Page(s) 747–757

    Abstract: Invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) can infect pregnant women, neonates, and older adults. Invasive GBS serotype VIII is infrequent in Alberta; however, cases have increased in recent years. Here, genomic analysis was used to characterize fourteen adult ...

    Abstract Invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) can infect pregnant women, neonates, and older adults. Invasive GBS serotype VIII is infrequent in Alberta; however, cases have increased in recent years. Here, genomic analysis was used to characterize fourteen adult invasive serotype VIII isolates from 2009 to 2021. Trends in descriptive clinical data and antimicrobial susceptibility results were evaluated for invasive serotype VIII isolates from Alberta. Isolate genomes were sequenced and subjected to molecular sequence typing, virulence and antimicrobial resistance gene identification, phylogenetic analysis, and pangenome determination. Multilocus sequencing typing identified eight ST42 (Clonal Complex; CC19), four ST1 (CC1), and two ST2 (CC1) profiles. Isolates were susceptible to penicillin, erythromycin, chloramphenicol, and clindamycin, apart from one isolate that displayed erythromycin and inducible clindamycin resistance. All isolates carried genes for peptide antibiotic resistance, three isolates for tetracycline resistance, and one for macrolide, lincosamide, and streptogramin resistance. All genomes carried targets currently being considered for protein-based vaccines (e.g., pili and/or Alpha family proteins). Overall, invasive GBS serotype VIII is emerging in Alberta, primarily due to ST42. Characterization and continued surveillance of serotype VIII will be important for outbreak prevention, informing vaccine development, and contributing to our understanding of the global epidemiology of this rare serotype.
    MeSH term(s) Infant, Newborn ; Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Aged ; Serogroup ; Clindamycin/therapeutic use ; Streptococcus agalactiae ; Streptococcal Infections/microbiology ; Alberta/epidemiology ; Phylogeny ; Multilocus Sequence Typing ; Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Erythromycin/therapeutic use ; Genomics ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests
    Chemical Substances Clindamycin (3U02EL437C) ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Erythromycin (63937KV33D)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-21
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 603155-9
    ISSN 1435-4373 ; 0934-9723 ; 0722-2211
    ISSN (online) 1435-4373
    ISSN 0934-9723 ; 0722-2211
    DOI 10.1007/s10096-023-04606-9
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  2. Article ; Online: Genomic analysis of

    Williams, Ashley N / Ma, Angela / Croxen, Matthew A / Demczuk, Walter H B / Martin, Irene / Tyrrell, Gregory J

    Microbial genomics

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 11

    Abstract: In the province of Alberta, Canada, invasive disease caused ... ...

    Abstract In the province of Alberta, Canada, invasive disease caused by
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Middle Aged ; Humans ; Alberta/epidemiology ; Serogroup ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/genetics ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Phylogeny ; Drug Resistance, Bacterial/genetics ; Macrolides ; Genomics
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Macrolides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835258-0
    ISSN 2057-5858 ; 2057-5858
    ISSN (online) 2057-5858
    ISSN 2057-5858
    DOI 10.1099/mgen.0.001141
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  3. Article ; Online: Clonal diversity of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19A collected from children < 5 years old in Québec, Canada, 2016-2021.

    Golden, Alyssa R / Lefebvre, Brigitte / Deceuninck, Geneviève / Brousseau, Nicholas / De Wals, Philippe / Quach, Caroline / Demczuk, Walter H B / Martin, Irene

    Vaccine

    2023  Volume 41, Issue 44, Page(s) 6612–6618

    Abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19A is a highly diverse, often antimicrobial-resistant Gram-positive bacterium which can cause invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). In 2021, public health authorities in the Canadian province of Québec observed an ... ...

    Abstract Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19A is a highly diverse, often antimicrobial-resistant Gram-positive bacterium which can cause invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). In 2021, public health authorities in the Canadian province of Québec observed an increase of serotype 19A IPD in children <5 years. The purpose of this study was to determine the clonal composition of serotype 19A isolates collected from this age group in Québec, from 2016 to 2021. Forty-one and 37 IPD isolates from children <5 years from Québec and the remainder of Canada, respectively, were sequenced using the Illumina NextSeq platform. Phylogenetic analysis using SNVPhyl identified three clusters, corresponding to three common clones of serotype 19A: CC199, CC320 and ST695. CC199, predominantly represented by ST416, accounted for similar proportions of serotype 19A isolates collected from children in Québec (19.5 %) and other Canadian jurisdictions (OCJs, 21.6 %), with significant presence of ermB (62.5 % and 60 % of ST416 isolates, respectively). CC320 was more commonly identified from OCJs in comparison to Québec (18.9 % vs. 7.3 %, respectively), but were highly antimicrobial-resistant regardless of region. ST695 was the most common clone of serotype 19A collected in Québec from children <5 years, representing 65.9 % of isolates collected over the study period (40.5 % of isolates collected in OCJs). Phylogenetic analysis identified geographical differences in ST695 across Canada; including a large clade specific to Québec (with both susceptible and macrolide-resistant [ermB] subclades), and a separate macrolide-resistant (mefA) clade associated with OCJs. The Québec-specific ermB-ST695 clone represented 48.1 % of ST695 collected from the province. Continued genomic surveillance of S. pneumoniae serotype 19A is required to: i) track the prevalence and clonal composition of serotype 19A in Québec in future years; ii) characterize the clonal distribution of serotype 19A in adult populations; and iii) monitor whether the currently geographically restricted ermB-ST695 clone observed in Québec expands to OCJs.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-25
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605674-x
    ISSN 1873-2518 ; 0264-410X
    ISSN (online) 1873-2518
    ISSN 0264-410X
    DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.09.042
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  4. Article ; Online: Whole-Genome Analysis of Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 4 Causing Outbreak of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease, Alberta, Canada.

    Kellner, James D / Ricketson, Leah J / Demczuk, Walter H B / Martin, Irene / Tyrrell, Gregory J / Vanderkooi, Otto G / Mulvey, Michael R

    Emerging infectious diseases

    2021  Volume 27, Issue 7, Page(s) 1867–1875

    Abstract: After the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for children, invasive pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 4 declined in all ages in Alberta, Canada, but it has reemerged and spread in adults in Calgary, primarily ... ...

    Abstract After the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for children, invasive pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 4 declined in all ages in Alberta, Canada, but it has reemerged and spread in adults in Calgary, primarily among persons who are experiencing homelessness or who use illicit drugs. We conducted clinical and molecular analyses to examine the cases and isolates. Whole-genome sequencing analysis indicated relatively high genetic variability of serotype 4 isolates. Phylogenetic analysis identified 1 emergent sequence type (ST) 244 lineage primarily associated within Alberta and nationally distributed clades ST205 and ST695. Isolates from 6 subclades of the ST244 lineage clustered regionally, temporally, and by homeless status. In multivariable logistic regression, factors associated with serotype 4 invasive pneumococcal disease were being male, being <65 years of age, experiencing homelessness, having a diagnosis of pneumonia or empyema, or using illicit drugs.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Alberta ; Child ; Disease Outbreaks ; Humans ; Male ; Phylogeny ; Pneumococcal Infections/epidemiology ; Pneumococcal Vaccines ; Serogroup ; Serotyping ; Streptococcus pneumoniae
    Chemical Substances Pneumococcal Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1380686-5
    ISSN 1080-6059 ; 1080-6040
    ISSN (online) 1080-6059
    ISSN 1080-6040
    DOI 10.3201/eid2707.204403
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  5. Article: Recalibrated estimates of non-bacteremic and bacteremic pneumococcal community acquired pneumonia in hospitalized Canadian adults from 2010 to 2017 with addition of an extended spectrum serotype-specific urine antigen detection assay

    LeBlanc, Jason J. / ElSherif, May / Ye, Lingyun / MacKinnon-Cameron, Donna / Ambrose, Ardith / Hatchette, Todd F. / Lang, Amanda L.S. / Gillis, Hayley D. / Martin, Irene / Demczuk, Walter H.B. / Andrew, Melissa K. / Boivin, Guy / Bowie, William / Green, Karen / Johnstone, Jennie / Loeb, Mark / McCarthy, Anne E. / McGeer, Allison / Semret, Makeda /
    Trottier, Sylvie / Valiquette, Louis / Webster, Duncan / McNeil, Shelly A.

    Vaccine. 2022 Feb. 24,

    2022  

    Abstract: In the context of age- and risk-based pneumococcal vaccine recommendations in Canada, this study presents updated data from active surveillance of pneumococcal community acquired pneumonia (pCAP) and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in hospitalized ... ...

    Abstract In the context of age- and risk-based pneumococcal vaccine recommendations in Canada, this study presents updated data from active surveillance of pneumococcal community acquired pneumonia (pCAP) and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in hospitalized adults from 2010 to 2017. S. pneumoniae was detected using culture (blood and sputum), and urine antigen detection (UAD). Serotyping was performed with Quellung, PCR, or using the PCV13- and PPV23 (non-PCV13)-specific UADs. Laboratory results, demographic, and outcome data were categorized by age (16–49, 50–64, and 65 +) and by disease [non-bacteremic pCAP, bacteremic pCAP, and IPD(non-CAP)]. 11,129 CAP cases and 216 cases of IPD (non-CAP) were identified. Laboratory testing for S. pneumoniae was performed in 8912 CAP cases, identifying 1264 (14.2%) as pCAP. Of pCAP cases, 811 (64.1%) were non-bacteremic and 455 (35.9%) were bacteremic. Adults 65 + years represented 54.5% of non-bacteremic pCAP, 41.4% of bacteremic pCAP, and 48.6% of IPD cases. Adults 50–64 years contributed 30.3%, 33.1%, and 29.9%, respectively. In pCAP, PCV13 serotypes declined between 2010 and 2014 due to declines in serotypes 7F and 19A, then plateaued from 2015 to 2017 with persistence of serotype 3. In later study years, non-bacteremic pCAP was predominant, and PPV23 (non-PCV13) serotypes increased from 2015 to 2017, with serotypes 22F, 11A, and 9 N being most frequently identified. Compared to non-pCAP, pCAP cases were more likely to be admitted to intensive care units and require mechanical ventilation. These outcomes and mortality were more common in bacteremic pCAP and IPD, versus non-bacteremic pCAP. Along with IPD, pCAP surveillance (bacteremic and non-bacteremic) is important as their trends may differ over time. With insufficient herd protection from PCV13 childhood immunization, or use of PPV23 in adults, this study supports direct adult immunization with PCV13 or higher valency conjugate vaccines to reduce the residual burden of pCAP and IPD.
    Keywords Streptococcus pneumoniae ; adults ; antigen detection ; blood ; childhood ; herds ; immunization ; monitoring ; mortality ; pneumonia ; serotypes ; urine ; vaccines ; Canada
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0224
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
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    ZDB-ID 605674-x
    ISSN 1873-2518 ; 0264-410X
    ISSN (online) 1873-2518
    ISSN 0264-410X
    DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.02.081
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  6. Article ; Online: Recalibrated estimates of non-bacteremic and bacteremic pneumococcal community acquired pneumonia in hospitalized Canadian adults from 2010 to 2017 with addition of an extended spectrum serotype-specific urine antigen detection assay.

    LeBlanc, Jason J / ElSherif, May / Ye, Lingyun / MacKinnon-Cameron, Donna / Ambrose, Ardith / Hatchette, Todd F / Lang, Amanda L S / Gillis, Hayley D / Martin, Irene / Demczuk, Walter H B / Andrew, Melissa K / Boivin, Guy / Bowie, William / Green, Karen / Johnstone, Jennie / Loeb, Mark / McCarthy, Anne E / McGeer, Allison / Semret, Makeda /
    Trottier, Sylvie / Valiquette, Louis / Webster, Duncan / McNeil, Shelly A

    Vaccine

    2022  Volume 40, Issue 18, Page(s) 2635–2646

    Abstract: Objective(s): In the context of age- and risk-based pneumococcal vaccine recommendations in Canada, this study presents updated data from active surveillance of pneumococcal community acquired pneumonia (pCAP) and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in ... ...

    Abstract Objective(s): In the context of age- and risk-based pneumococcal vaccine recommendations in Canada, this study presents updated data from active surveillance of pneumococcal community acquired pneumonia (pCAP) and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in hospitalized adults from 2010 to 2017.
    Methods: S. pneumoniae was detected using culture (blood and sputum), and urine antigen detection (UAD). Serotyping was performed with Quellung, PCR, or using the PCV13- and PPV23 (non-PCV13)-specific UADs. Laboratory results, demographic, and outcome data were categorized by age (16-49, 50-64, and 65 + ) and by disease [non-bacteremic pCAP, bacteremic pCAP, and IPD(non-CAP)].
    Results: 11,129 CAP cases and 216 cases of IPD (non-CAP) were identified. Laboratory testing for S. pneumoniae was performed in 8912 CAP cases, identifying 1264 (14.2%) as pCAP. Of pCAP cases, 811 (64.1%) were non-bacteremic and 455 (35.9%) were bacteremic. Adults 65 + years represented 54.5% of non-bacteremic pCAP, 41.4% of bacteremic pCAP, and 48.6% of IPD cases. Adults 50-64 years contributed 30.3%, 33.1%, and 29.9%, respectively. In pCAP, PCV13 serotypes declined between 2010 and 2014 due to declines in serotypes 7F and 19A, then plateaued from 2015 to 2017 with persistence of serotype 3. In later study years, non-bacteremic pCAP was predominant, and PPV23 (non-PCV13) serotypes increased from 2015 to 2017, with serotypes 22F, 11A, and 9 N being most frequently identified. Compared to non-pCAP, pCAP cases were more likely to be admitted to intensive care units and require mechanical ventilation. These outcomes and mortality were more common in bacteremic pCAP and IPD, versus non-bacteremic pCAP.
    Conclusion(s): Along with IPD, pCAP surveillance (bacteremic and non-bacteremic) is important as their trends may differ over time. With insufficient herd protection from PCV13 childhood immunization, or use of PPV23 in adults, this study supports direct adult immunization with PCV13 or higher valency conjugate vaccines to reduce the residual burden of pCAP and IPD.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Canada/epidemiology ; Child ; Community-Acquired Infections/diagnosis ; Community-Acquired Infections/epidemiology ; Humans ; Pneumococcal Infections/prevention & control ; Pneumococcal Vaccines ; Pneumonia ; Pneumonia, Pneumococcal/diagnosis ; Pneumonia, Pneumococcal/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Pneumococcal/prevention & control ; Serogroup ; Streptococcus pneumoniae ; Vaccines, Conjugate
    Chemical Substances Pneumococcal Vaccines ; Vaccines, Conjugate
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-18
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 605674-x
    ISSN 1873-2518 ; 0264-410X
    ISSN (online) 1873-2518
    ISSN 0264-410X
    DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.02.081
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  7. Article ; Online: Trends in asymptomatic nasopharyngeal colonization with streptococcus pneumoniae after introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Calgary, Canada.

    Ricketson, Leah J / Wood, Melissa L / Vanderkooi, Otto G / MacDonald, Judy C / Martin, Irene E / Demczuk, Walter H B / Kellner, James D

    The Pediatric infectious disease journal

    2014  Volume 33, Issue 7, Page(s) 724–730

    Abstract: Background: We previously reported serotype-specific trends in pneumococcal nasopharyngeal colonization soon after introduction of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) in mid-2002. Our current aim is to describe later trends after PCV7 and ...

    Abstract Background: We previously reported serotype-specific trends in pneumococcal nasopharyngeal colonization soon after introduction of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) in mid-2002. Our current aim is to describe later trends after PCV7 and early trends after PCV13 vaccine introduction in 2010.
    Methods: The Calgary Area Streptococcus pneumoniae Epidemiology Research team conducted 10 point-prevalence surveys of pneumococcal nasopharyngeal colonization in healthy children aged 12 and 18 months and 4.5 years biannually from 2003 to 2005 (previously reported) and annually in 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
    Results: For surveys conducted during 2010-2012, the proportion colonized was 13.2% compared with 19.9% in surveys conducted during 2003-2006 (P < 0.001). Vaccination with 2 or more doses of PCV7 or PCV13, older age and recent antibiotic use reduced the odds of colonization with any pneumococcus. By 2012, 94% of all isolates were nonvaccine serotypes with 11A, 15A/B/C, 22F, 23A/B and 35B/F representing 75% of all isolates.
    Conclusions: Pneumococcal nasopharyngeal colonization has changed profoundly since the introduction of conjugate vaccines and overall colonization by pneumococcus has declined in recent years. By 2012, nonvaccine serotypes have nearly completely replaced vaccine serotypes. The impact on clinical disease remains to be seen.
    MeSH term(s) Canada/epidemiology ; Carrier State/epidemiology ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Nasopharynx/microbiology ; Pneumococcal Infections/epidemiology ; Pneumococcal Vaccines/administration & dosage ; Pneumococcal Vaccines/immunology ; Prevalence ; Serogroup ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/classification ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/isolation & purification
    Chemical Substances 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine ; Pneumococcal Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 392481-6
    ISSN 1532-0987 ; 0891-3668
    ISSN (online) 1532-0987
    ISSN 0891-3668
    DOI 10.1097/INF.0000000000000267
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  8. Article ; Online: Decreased Azithromycin Susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates in Patients Recently Treated with Azithromycin.

    Wind, Carolien M / de Vries, Esther / Schim van der Loeff, Maarten F / van Rooijen, Martijn S / van Dam, Alje P / Demczuk, Walter H B / Martin, Irene / de Vries, Henry J C

    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

    2017  Volume 65, Issue 1, Page(s) 37–45

    Abstract: Background: Increasing azithromycin usage and resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae threatens current dual treatment. Because antimicrobial exposure influences resistance, we analyzed the association between azithromycin exposure and decreased ... ...

    Abstract Background: Increasing azithromycin usage and resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae threatens current dual treatment. Because antimicrobial exposure influences resistance, we analyzed the association between azithromycin exposure and decreased susceptibility of N. gonorrhoeae.
    Methods: We included N. gonorrhoeae isolates of patients who visited the Amsterdam STI Clinic between 1999 and 2013 (t0), with another clinic visit in the previous 60 days (t-1). Exposure was defined as the prescription of azithromycin at t-1. Using multivariable linear regression, we assessed the association between exposure and azithromycin minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Whole genome sequencing (WGS) was performed to produce a phylogeny and identify multilocus sequence types (MLST), N. gonorrhoeae multiantigen sequence types (NG-MAST), and molecular markers of azithromycin resistance.
    Results: We included 323 isolates; 212 were unexposed to azithromycin, 14 were exposed ≤30 days, and 97 were exposed between 31 and 60 days before isolation. Mean azithromycin MIC was 0.28 mg/L (range, <0.016-24 mg/L). Linear regression adjusted for age, ethnicity, infection site, and calendar year showed a significant association between azithromycin exposure ≤30 days and MIC (β, 1.00; 95% confidence interval, 0.44-1.56; P = .002). WGS was performed on 31 isolates: 14 unexposed, 14 exposed to azithromycin ≤30 days before isolation, and 3 t-1 isolates. Exposure to azithromycin was significantly associated with A39T or G45D mtrR mutations (P = .046) but not with MLST or NG-MAST types.
    Conclusions: The results suggest that frequent azithromycin use in populations at high risk of contracting N. gonorrhoeae induces an increase in MIC and may result in resistance.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017--01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1099781-7
    ISSN 1537-6591 ; 1058-4838
    ISSN (online) 1537-6591
    ISSN 1058-4838
    DOI 10.1093/cid/cix249
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  9. Article ; Online: PCR-based discrimination of emerging Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 22F and 33F.

    Gillis, Hayley D / Demczuk, Walter H B / Griffith, Averil / Martin, Irene / Warhuus, Michelle / Lang, Amanda L S / ElSherif, May / McNeil, Shelly A / LeBlanc, Jason J

    Journal of microbiological methods

    2017  Volume 144, Page(s) 99–106

    Abstract: Serotyping of Streptococcus pneumoniae is important to monitor disease epidemiology and assess the impact of pneumococcal vaccines. Traditionally, the Quellung reaction used serotype-specific antibodies to classify S. pneumoniae based on differences in ... ...

    Abstract Serotyping of Streptococcus pneumoniae is important to monitor disease epidemiology and assess the impact of pneumococcal vaccines. Traditionally, the Quellung reaction used serotype-specific antibodies to classify S. pneumoniae based on differences in capsular antigens. More recently, PCR-based serotype deduction relying on serotype-specific capsule biosynthesis genes has been broadly applied for pneumococcal surveillance. However, PCR-based serotyping lacks discrimination for certain S. pneumoniae serotypes, including the differentiation of serotype 22F from 22A, and serotype 33F from 33A and 37. Serotypes 22F and 33F are emerging serotypes that are absent in the currently licensed 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, but present in the new candidate 15-valent formulation. This study validated novel PCR reactions to detect and discriminate S. pneumoniae serotypes 22F and 33F. In order to differentiate S. pneumoniae serotypes 22F or 33F from genetically similar serotypes, two novel PCR reactions were designed and validated. The specificity of all PCR targets was evaluated using all 92 different S. pneumoniae serotypes, as well as 32 other streptococci. Reproducibility was evaluated using geographically and genetically diverse strains of S. pneumoniae serotypes 22F and 22A, or serotypes 33F, 33A, and 37 that were previously characterized by reputable reference laboratories. Overall, S. pneumoniae serotypes 22F and 33F could be accurately and reproducibly be detected and discriminated using PCR alone. Such a molecular serotyping approach provides a valuable diagnostic tool that is feasible in any molecular laboratory, to enable pneumococcal serotype surveillance and subsequent assessment of the impact of the new 15-valent candidate pneumococcal vaccine.
    MeSH term(s) Bacterial Capsules/genetics ; Bacterial Capsules/immunology ; Bacterial Typing Techniques/methods ; Humans ; Molecular Typing/methods ; Pneumococcal Infections/immunology ; Pneumococcal Infections/microbiology ; Pneumococcal Infections/prevention & control ; Pneumococcal Vaccines/immunology ; Pneumococcal Vaccines/therapeutic use ; Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods ; Reproducibility of Results ; Sequence Analysis, DNA ; Serogroup ; Serotyping/methods ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/classification ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/genetics ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/immunology ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/isolation & purification ; Vaccines, Conjugate/immunology ; Vaccines, Conjugate/therapeutic use ; Whole Genome Sequencing
    Chemical Substances Pneumococcal Vaccines ; Vaccines, Conjugate
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-11-21
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 604916-3
    ISSN 1872-8359 ; 0167-7012
    ISSN (online) 1872-8359
    ISSN 0167-7012
    DOI 10.1016/j.mimet.2017.11.017
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  10. Article ; Online: Association of serotype with respiratory presentations of pneumococcal infection, Ontario, Canada, 2003-2011.

    Shigayeva, Altynay / Rudnick, Wallis / Green, Karen / Tyrrell, Gregory / Demczuk, Walter H B / Gold, Wayne L / Gubbay, Jonathan / Jamieson, Frances / Plevneshi, Agron / Pong-Porter, Sylvia / Richardson, Susan / McGeer, Allison

    Vaccine

    2016  Volume 34, Issue 6, Page(s) 846–853

    Abstract: Background: Pneumococcal disease burden is difficult to quantify due to limited data regarding non-bacteremic disease. We assessed serotype-specific differences in pneumococcal disease presentations in adults in Toronto, Canada.: Methods: From 2003 ... ...

    Abstract Background: Pneumococcal disease burden is difficult to quantify due to limited data regarding non-bacteremic disease. We assessed serotype-specific differences in pneumococcal disease presentations in adults in Toronto, Canada.
    Methods: From 2003 to 2011, population-based surveillance for invasive pneumococcal disease was conducted and respiratory pneumococcal isolates collected in Metropolitan Toronto/Peel Region, Canada. Episodes of care were classified into disease categories.
    Results: Of 3105 eligible cases of IPD, 2060 cases were bacteremic pneumonia, and 1045 bacteremia without pneumonia. Of 2751 eligible respiratory cases, 1542 (56.0%) were non-bacteremic pneumonia (NBPP), 467 (17.0%) were other acute respiratory infection (oARI), and 742 (27.0%) were isolates representing colonization. Serotypes 3 (11.3%), 19A (8.4%) and 22F (6.2%) were the most common; serotypes 1,5, and 8 were rare. Serotypes 4, 14, 7F, 9V, 12F, 14, 19A and 6C were over-represented in bacteremic disease, and serotypes 3, 6A, 11A, 19F, 23A, 23F, 35B, 35F were more common in NBPP. The proportion of cases due to PCV7 serotypes declined from 48.7% to 8.7% in bacteremic pneumonia, from 35.3% to 10.9% in NBPP, from 34.2% to 7.5% in oARI, and from 38.7% to 12.2% in colonizing isolates. In 2010-2011, PCV13 serotypes accounted for 62.6% of isolates associated with bacteremic pneumonia, 42.0% of bacteremia without pneumonia, 41.1% of NBPP, 25.7% of oARI, and 32.9% of colonizing isolates.
    Conclusions: Serotype distributions differ significantly in different presentations of pneumococcal disease. Herd protection due to PCV7 has changed serotype distribution, but PCV13 serotypes remain important in all categories of disease.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Bacteremia/epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Ontario/epidemiology ; Pneumococcal Infections/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Bacterial/epidemiology ; Population Surveillance ; Serogroup ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/classification ; Streptococcus pneumoniae/isolation & purification ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-02-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 605674-x
    ISSN 1873-2518 ; 0264-410X
    ISSN (online) 1873-2518
    ISSN 0264-410X
    DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.11.021
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