Role of aggregate-forming pilus (AFP) in adherence and colonization of both intestinal and urinary tracts

Role of aggregate-forming pilus (AFP) in adherence and colonization of both intestinal and urinary tracts

Hybrid-pathogenic Escherichia coli represent an important group of strains associated with intestinal and extraintestinal infections. Recently, we described strain UPEC-46, a uropathogenic/enteroaggregative E. coli (UPEC/EAEC) strain presenting the aggregative adherence (AA) pattern on bladder and c...

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Main Authors: Paulo A. Schüroff, Cecilia M. Abe, Jonatas W. Silva, Cidéli de Paula Coelho, Fernanda B. Andrade, Rodrigo T. Hernandes, Ulrich Dobrindt, Tânia A.T. Gomes, Waldir P. Elias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Virulence
Subjects:
Hybrid-pathogenicE. coli
aggregate-forming pilus
AFP
urinary tract infection
intestinal colonization
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21505594.2022.2112818

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