Systematic analysis of prophages carried by Porphyromonas gingivalis

In conclusion, 26.7% P. gingivalis strains carry prophages, while the proportion of prophage genes in the P. gingivalis genome is relatively low. In addition, approximately 39.7% of the P. gingivalis prophage genes have ARGs identified, mainly against macrolides, peptides, and aminoglycosides. Only a few prophages carry virulence genes. Prophages may play an important role in the acquisition, dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes, and pathogenicity evolution in P. gingivalis.PMID:37572952 | DOI:10.1016/j.meegid.2023.105489
Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Source Type: research