Article
Whole-genome characterisation of Escherichia coli isolates from patients with bacteraemia presenting with sepsis or septic shock in Spain: a multicentre cross-sectional study.
The Lancet. Microbe - 1 Apr 2024
Maldonado Natalia, López-Hernández Inmaculada, García-Montaner Andrea, López-Cortés Luis Eduardo, Pérez-Crespo Pedro María Martínez, Retamar-Gentil Pilar, Sousa-Domínguez Adrián, Goikoetxea Josune, Pulido-Navazo Ángeles, Labayru-Echeverría Cristina, Natera-Kindelán Clara, Jover-Sáenz Alfredo, Del Arco-Jiménez Alfonso, Armiñanzas-Castillo Carlos, Aller Ana Isabel, Fernández-Suárez Jonathan, Marrodán-Ciordia Teresa, Boix-Palop Lucía, Smithson-Amat Alejandro, Reguera-Iglesias José Mª, Galán-Sánchez Fátima, Bahamonde Alberto, Sánchez Calvo Juan Manuel, Gea-Lázaro Isabel, Pérez-Camacho Inés, Reyes-Bertos Armando, Becerril-Carral Berta, Rodríguez-Baño Jesús, Pascual Álvaro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Escherichia coli is the most frequent cause of bloodstream infections (BSIs). About one-third of patients with BSIs due to E coli develop sepsis or shock. The objective of this study is to characterise the microbiological features of E coli blood isolates causing sepsis or septic shock to provide exploratory information for future diagnostic, preventive, or therapeutic interventions. METHODS: E coli...
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