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Virulence traits and pathogenicity of uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates with common and uncommon O serotypes.
Microbial pathogenesis - 1 Mar 2017
Gao Qingqing, Zhang Debao, Ye Zhengqin, Zhu Xiaoping, Yang Weixia, Dong Lanmei, Gao Song, Liu Xiufan
Abstract excerpt
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common human diseases worldwide. This study aimed to collect uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) isolates from Jiangsu Province and obtain insights into the molecular epidemiology of UPEC in this region. The O serotypes, phylogenetic groups, and virulence factors of 183 UPEC isolates were determined. In this study, we isolated 51 UPEC isolates with common O...
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