Understanding Staphylococcus aureus in hyperglycaemia: A review of virulence factor and metabolic adaptations

Madeline J. O'Connor, Angelica V. Bartler, Kelly C. Ho, Kenneth Zhang, Rolando J. Casas Fuentes, Bradley A. Melnick, Kristin N. Huffman, Seok Jong Hong, Robert D. Galiano*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most commonly detected bacteria in diabetic skin and soft tissue infections. The incidence and severity of skin and soft tissue infections are higher in patients with diabetes, indicating a potentiating mechanism of hyperglycaemia and infection. The goal of this review is to explore the metabolic and virulence factor adaptations of S. aureus under hyperglycaemic conditions. Primary data from identified studies were included and summarised in this paper. Understanding the nexus of hyperglycaemia, metabolism, and virulence factors provides insights into the complexity of diabetic skin and soft tissue infections attributed to S. aureus.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)661-670
Number of pages10
JournalWound Repair and Regeneration
Volume32
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2024

Keywords

  • diabetes
  • metabolic adaptations
  • soft tissue infection
  • virulence factors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Dermatology

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