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This study characterized its genomic features, virulence potential, and antimicrobial resistance using 13 clinical isolates and 27 public genomes. Methods included matrix-assisted laser desorption\/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), average nucleotide identity (ANI), whole-genome sequencing, Clusters of Orthologous Groups\/Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes annotation, core-single nucleotide polymorphism phylogeny, virulence and resistance gene analysis, and Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute susceptibility testing. All isolates were accurately identified as\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">C. macginleyi<\/jats:italic>\n                      , with MALDI-TOF MS and ANI outperforming conventional methods. Phylogenetic analysis revealed three clades with geographic clustering. Functional profiles were centered on metabolism. Virulence genes were conserved, mainly mediating adhesion, stress response, and immune evasion. Resistance genes were limited but diverse, dominated by\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">erm(X<\/jats:italic>\n                      ). Phenotypic testing showed frequent macrolide resistance, while most isolates remained susceptible to the other tested antimicrobials; fluoroquinolone resistance was detected in a subset of isolates. Isolate B64 exhibited a unique phylogenetic position, higher virulence, and resistance gene burden, consistent with multidrug resistance. In conclusion,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">C. macginleyi<\/jats:italic>\n                      shows geographic diversity, conserved virulence, and evolving resistance, supporting precise identification and continuous surveillance.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:sec>\n                      <jats:title>IMPORTANCE<\/jats:title>\n                      <jats:p>\n                        The precise molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenicity of\n                        <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Corynebacterium macginleyi<\/jats:italic>\n                        are not fully elucidated, and large-scale genomic and epidemiological studies are still limited, particularly in certain regions such as China. Therefore, comprehensive investigations integrating whole-genome sequencing with clinical data are urgently needed to better understand its genetic characteristics, virulence-associated traits, and antimicrobial resistance profiles. Such efforts will provide a critical foundation for improving diagnostic accuracy and optimizing therapeutic strategies for ocular infections caused by this organism.\n                      <\/jats:p>\n                    <\/jats:sec>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1128\/msphere.00408-26","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,4]],"date-time":"2026-08-04T13:03:18Z","timestamp":1785848598000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1128\/asmj-crossmark-policy-page","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Comparative genomic and phenotypic analysis of\n                    <i>Corynebacterium macginleyi<\/i>\n                    from ocular infections"],"prefix":"10.1128","volume":"11","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0007-0831-1160","authenticated-orcid":true,"given":"Qiheng","family":"Yuan","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"id":[{"id":"https:\/\/ror.org\/00rd5t069","id-type":"ROR","asserted-by":"publisher"}],"name":"National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University","place":["Wenzhou, China"]},{"id":[{"id":"https:\/\/ror.org\/00rd5t069","id-type":"ROR","asserted-by":"publisher"}],"name":"Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sanitary Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science, Wenzhou Medical University","place":["Wenzhou, China"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Yangyang","family":"Shen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"id":[{"id":"https:\/\/ror.org\/00rd5t069","id-type":"ROR","asserted-by":"publisher"}],"name":"National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University","place":["Wenzhou, China"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Xiaowei","family":"Liu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"id":[{"id":"https:\/\/ror.org\/00rd5t069","id-type":"ROR","asserted-by":"publisher"}],"name":"National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University","place":["Wenzhou, China"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Bianjin","family":"Sun","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"id":[{"id":"https:\/\/ror.org\/00rd5t069","id-type":"ROR","asserted-by":"publisher"}],"name":"National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University","place":["Wenzhou, China"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3253-4480","authenticated-orcid":true,"given":"Meiqin","family":"Zheng","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"id":[{"id":"https:\/\/ror.org\/00rd5t069","id-type":"ROR","asserted-by":"publisher"}],"name":"National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University","place":["Wenzhou, China"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"235","reference":[{"key":"e_1_3_5_2_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1099\/00207713-45-3-533"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_3_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1136\/bjo.84.12.1420"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_4_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.pathol.2021.12.006"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_5_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1155\/2019\/6328058"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_6_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12886-024-03323-x"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_7_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/microorganisms13030670"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_8_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3389\/fcimb.2023.1117673"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_9_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1128\/JCM.01289-10"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_10_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/microorganisms9020254"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_11_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1128\/jcm.01552-24"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_12_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1038\/s41598-021-85336-w"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_13_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1038\/s41433-024-03517-z"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_14_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1080\/17469899.2023.2284313"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_15_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.pathol.2021.07.007"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_16_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1167\/iovs.65.11.38"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_17_2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.exer.2025.110571"},{"key":"e_1_3_5_18_2","first-page":"196","article-title":"Antibiotic susceptibility of Corynebacterium macginleyi strains causing conjunctivitis","volume":"23","author":"Esp\u00ednola M","year":"2010","unstructured":"Esp\u00ednola M, Somodevilla A, Domingo D, Alarc\u00f3n T, L\u00f3pez-Brea M. 2010. 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