Geographical distribution, disease association and diversity ofKlebsiella pneumoniaeKL and O antigens in India: roadmap for vaccine development

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Shamanna VarunORCID,Srinivas SrikanthORCID,Couto NatachaORCID,Nagaraj GeethaORCID,Sajankila Shyama PrasadORCID,Krishnappa Harshitha GangaiahORCID,Kumar Kavitha ArakalgudORCID,Aanensen DavidORCID,Ravikumar Kadahalli LingegowdaORCID,

Abstract

AbstractKlebsiella pneumoniaeposes a significant healthcare challenge due to its multidrug resistance and diverse serotype landscape. This study aimed to explore the serotype diversity of 1072K. pneumoniaeand its association with geographical distribution, disease severity and antimicrobial/virulence patterns in India. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on the Illumina platform, and genomic analysis was carried out using the Kleborate tool. KL64 (n=264/1072, 26%), KL51 (249/1072, 24%), KL2 (n=88/1072, 8%), O1/O2v1 (n=471/1072, 44%), O1/O2v2 (n=353/1072, 33%), and OL101 (n=66/1072, 6%) were the most prevalent serotypes. The study identified 119 different sequence types (STs) with varying serotypes, with KL64 being the most predominant in ST231 (26%). O serotypes were strongly linked with STs, with O1/O2v1 predominantly associated with ST231 (44%). Simpson’s diversity index and Fisher’s exact test revealed higher serotype diversity in the north and east regions, along with intriguing associations between specific serotypes and resistance profiles. No significant association between KL or O types and disease severity was observed. Furthermore, we found no specific association of virulence factors with KL types or O antigen types (P>0.05). Conventionally described hypervirulent clones (i.e., KL1 and KL2) in India lacked typical virulent markers (i.e., aerobactin), contrasting with other regional serotypes. The cumulative distribution of KL and O serotypes suggests that future vaccines may have to include either ∼20 KL types or 4 O types to cover >85% of the carbapenemase-producing Indian K. pneumoniae population. The findings underscore the need for a vaccine with broad coverage to address the diverse landscape of K. pneumoniae strains in different regions of India. Understanding regional serotype dynamics is pivotal for targeted surveillance, interventions, and tailored vaccine strategies to tackle the diverse landscape ofK. pneumoniaeinfections across India.Data SummaryAll the sequenced data has been submitted to the European Nucleotide Archive (ENA) under the Bioproject numbers PRJEB29740 and PRJEB50614. Run Accessions and Biosample numbers are provided in Supplementary Table 1 with corresponding metadata for each sample used in the study.The Microreact link for the genomic analysis is provided (https://microreact.org/project/oqKM84GBszEPW9Emt2FKnP-klebsiella-pneumoniae-indian-serotypes).The pipelines used in the study are published in gitlab (https://gitlab.com/cgps/ghru/pipelines).The tools’ details and the implementation of the pipelines are described in protocols.io (https://www.protocols.io/view/ghru-genomic-surveillance-of-antimicrobial-resista-bp2l6b11kgqe/v4).The R scripts used with all the input files used for each script have been published in Fishare (https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.25414807.v1)Impact StatementKlebsiella pneumoniaeproduces polysaccharide capsules, which serve as both epidemiological markers and significant virulence factors. The increasing accessibility of whole genome sequencing has made it easier than ever to investigate this capsule diversity. This study is the first of its kind in India to comprehensively investigate the serotype diversity ofK. pneumoniaestrains and their association with disease severity, antimicrobial resistance/virulence patterns, and geographical distribution across various regions of the subcontinent. This multi-dimensional analysis not only provides valuable insights into the molecular epidemiology ofK. pneumoniaein India but also offers crucial data for the development of targeted interventions, including vaccine formulations tailored to address the prevailing serotypes. These findings serve as a foundation for informed decision-making in the management and prevention ofK. pneumoniaeinfections, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes in the region.

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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