Metabolism and gene sequence variation in Turicella otitidis implies its adaptability and pathogenicity in extra-otic
Afrinash Ahamad1,2,3, Cuishan Yuan4, Casey Chung4
1Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program, School of Health Profession, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA. afrinash.ahamad@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Abstract:
Turicella otitidis belongs to the Corynebacteriaceae family and is a normal inhabitant of the ear and exists in a commensal relationship with its host. In children, T. otitidis is frequently associated with otitis media. The emergence of Turicella otitidis as a pathogen is concerning, particularly due to the limited availability of data on its pathogenic properties. The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review of T. otitidis infections occurring in both the ear and other anatomical sites, and to summarize the differences in metabolism and genome sequences between isolates obtained from the ear and blood.
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