Genotypic Characterization of Uropathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Companion Animals: Predominance of ST372 in Dogs and Human-Related ST73 in Cats
Extraintestinal pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (ExPEC) account for over 80% and 60% of bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) in humans and animals, respectively. As shared uropathogenic <i>E. coli</i> (UPEC) strains have been previously reported among humans and pets,...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/1/38 |