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Virulence and Invasion Profiles of Escherichia coli Across One Health Reservoirs: Genomic Insights into High-Risk Clones and Their Defense Systems.
Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Aug 2026
Martínez-Álvarez Sandra, Herrera-Espejo Soraya, Zarazaga Myriam, Höfle Ursula, Pachón-Ibáñez María Eugenia, Torres Carmen
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Escherichia coli is a genetically diverse species encompassing both commensal and pathogenic lineages capable of transitioning among various hosts. Within a One Health framework, we conducted a targeted screening of 38 E. coli strains isolated from wildlife, livestock, and food reservoirs to characterize their pathogenic potential by integrating genomic and phenotypic approaches. In vitro functional assays,...
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