Distribution of papG alleles among uropathogenic Escherichia coli from reproductive age women
Abstract 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...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Biomedical Science |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12929-022-00848-5 |