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Distribution of papG alleles among uropathogenic Escherichia coli from reproductive age women.
Journal of biomedical science - 7 Sept 2022
Kudinha Timothy, Kong Fanrong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Extraintestinal Escherichia coli (E. coli) causing urinary tract infections (UTIs), and often referred to as uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC), are a major contributor to the morbidity of UTIs and associated healthcare costs. UPEC possess several virulence factors (VFs) for infecting and injuring the host. We studied the papG allele distribution, and its association with other VF genes and phylogenetic...
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