Transcontinental Dissemination of the L2b/D-Da Recombinant Chlamydia trachomatis Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) Strain: Need of Broad Multi-Country Molecular Surveillance

Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Aug 16;73(4):e1004-e1007. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciab067.

Abstract

Previously, we identified a Chlamydia trachomatis lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) recombinant strain possessing a non-LGV ompA genotype. Here, culture-independent genome sequencing confirms its circulation in Europe, Middle East, and North America, and unveils emergence of antibiotic resistance. Broad surveillance is needed.

Keywords: Chlamydia trachomatis; fluoroquinolones resistance; intercontinental dissemination; lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV); recombination.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Chlamydia trachomatis* / genetics
  • Europe
  • Genotype
  • Homosexuality, Male
  • Humans
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum* / diagnosis
  • Male